briefing

noun

brief·​ing ˈbrē-fiŋ 

: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information

Examples of briefing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brockman also used the OpenAI briefing, which centered around GPT-Live and new voice capabilities, to push back on the idea that it’ll be undercut by Chinese models on price. — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

After a final briefing from Atimnedi, the exercise kicked off as officials directed three giraffes into waiting trucks, where tree branches were mounted for the giraffes to chew during the journey. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

In one shot, the correspondents Nancy Cordes, Aishah Hasnie, and Garrett Haake attend a briefing. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

The sides also agreed to scrap the current briefing schedule, as well as an August 3 hearing on the motion for a preliminary injunction. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for briefing

• leafing
• debriefing