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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At the briefing, Paoletta argued that the Impoundment Control Act was unconstitutional. Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 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, 17 Oct. 2025 At the briefing, Paoletta argued that the Impoundment Control Act was unconstitutional. Andy Kroll, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025 Trump has invited influencers into the White House briefing room and worked with them to push key policy issues. Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for briefing

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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 20 Oct. 2025.

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