brief
adjective(brief)
short in duration, extent, or length
brief
adjective(brief)
concise
brief
adjective(brief)
curt, abrupt
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noun(brief)
an official letter or mandate; especially, Roman Catholicism : a papal letter less formal than a bull
brief
noun(brief)
a specific instruction or responsibility
brief
noun(brief)
a concise article (as in a newspaper)
brief
verb(brief)
to make an abstract or abridgment of
brief
verb(brief)
to give final precise instructions to
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verb(brief)
to coach thoroughly in advance
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noun(brief)
a few words : a short speech
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noun(brief)
a short conversation
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noun(brief)
an act of watching the actions of a person or organization to make sure nothing illegal or wrong is being done
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verb(brief)
to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal
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verb(brief)
to have as a privilege or position of responsibility
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verb(brief)
to have as a mark of distinction