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Synonyms of debrief
to officially ask (someone) about a job that has been done or about an experience
- Police debriefed the hostages upon their return.
- The pilot was debriefed after his flight.
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A Brief on 'Brief' and 'Debrief'
A Brief on 'Brief' and 'Debrief'
The 'de-' in 'debrief' means "do the opposite of."
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“Debrief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debrief. Accessed 24 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of debrief was in 1944
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