briefing

[bree-fing]

noun

1. Military.,  a short, factual oral summary of the details of a current or projected military operation given to the participants or observers.

2. any set of concise instructions or a summary of events.

briefing

/ ˈbriːfɪŋ /

noun

1. a meeting at which detailed information or instructions are given, as for military operations, etc

2. the facts presented during such a meeting

Word History and Origins

Origin of briefing¹

First recorded in 1860–65; brief + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

After Reagan was shot, it was Haig who stood in the press briefing room and declared he was in control.

From Salon

In a closed-door briefing with House Republicans, aides pressed lawmakers to sharpen their pitch to skeptical voters and lean into new messaging that centers on “working families,” according to a report from Politico.

From Salon

Sir Keir added: "Angela has had people briefing against her and talking her down over and over again. It's a mistake, by the way."

From BBC

With a team as erratic as Manchester United are just now, that could make for some very watchable media briefings.

From BBC

But even with those results, it was hard not see an element of political theater to Newsom’s briefing Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conference 
• discussion 
• information 
• instruction 
• meeting 
• update