English · Word Candidate

briefing

/ˈbɹiː.fɪŋ/

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Also seen as: briefings

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Meaning · English

A concise summary of a current situation

Noun

The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press conference.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A meeting to share a concise summary of a current situation, especially in close preparation for an operation or undertaking.

Noun

Today's briefing of the press will take place at 10 o'clock.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “briefing” mean?

A concise summary of a current situation

Is “briefing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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