briefing

noun

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

Examples of briefing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Before putting the boats in the water, Jester had given Amezcua, myself and our three other crew members a 20-minute safety briefing. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024 In recent days, members of Congress have been briefed on the executive action, according to sources familiar with the briefings. Rachel Scott, ABC News, 4 June 2024 Explore our new section The hottest parts of California won’t be the inland desert regions that typically experience high temperatures, but rather portions of Northern California and the Sierra Nevada foothills, Swain said during a briefing Friday. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024 Kettering Cancer Center during an online ASCO press briefing. Angus Chen Reprints, STAT, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for briefing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Jun. 2024.

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