brief

brief

noun

Definition of BRIEF

1

a short statement of the main points <a one-page brief of the intelligence report>

Synonyms abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resum{eacute}), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up

Related Words abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms amplification, enlargement, expansion; addendum, supplement

2

a specific task with which a person or group is charged <the soldiers' brief was to secure the village from enemy attacks>

Synonyms assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation, post

Related Words burden, chore, duty, need, obligation, office, requirement, responsibility; errand, labor, work; commitment, pledge, promise; appointment, commission, designation, nomination; compulsion, constraint, restraint