a brief word

: short in duration, extent, or length

: concise

: curt, abrupt

: an official letter or mandate (see ¹mandate 1)

: a specific instruction or responsibility

: a concise article (as in a newspaper)

: to make an abstract or abridgment of

: to give final precise instructions to

: to coach thoroughly in advance

: something that is said

: talk, discourse

: the text of a vocal musical composition

: speak

: to express in words : phrase