briefing

noun

brief·​ing ˈbrē-fiŋ How to pronounce briefing (audio)
: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information

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The briefing included hemorrhage control training led by Deputy Paramedic Dustin Roy of the sheriff’s office. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Minneapolis police, however, identified him by name during a press briefing following the shooting. Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the operation during her daily briefing, framing it as both a constitutional and moral obligation for the president. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune’s daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for briefing

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briefing was in 1904

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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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