brief

/braɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

A concise statement or explanation of something.

“The lawyer gave a brief summary of the case to the jury.”

2. adjective

Lasting for a short time.

“The brief meeting only lasted 15 minutes.”

3. verb

To give a brief explanation or description of something.

“The professor briefed the students on the topic before the exam.”

Synonyms

  • compact
  • concise
  • short

Antonyms

  • lengthy
  • prolonged