Brief — synonyms, definition

1. brief (a)

abbreviated abrupt bluff blunt bold boorish brusque coarse compact comprehensive concise condensed crude curt diminutive direct ephemeral epitomised epitomized evanescent • • •

2. brief (Noun)

abridgment abstract archive bulletin calendar catalog catalogue characteristic classification compendium condensation conspectus design digest directory docket draft enumeration epitome gazette • • •

brief (Noun) — (law) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case.

brief (Noun) — A condensed written summary or abstract.

brief (Noun) — The topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with. ex. "they set up a group with a brief to suggest ways for strengthening family life"

abstract instrument issue legal document legal instrument matter official document outline precis rundown subject synopsis topic amicus curiae brief

3. brief (Verb)

abbreviate abridge abstract advise contract curtail cut debrief diminish disclose divulge edify enlighten epitomise epitomize inform lessen notify outline recapitulate • • •

brief (Verb) — Give essential information to someone. ex. "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"

apprise instruct

4. brief (Adjective)

brief (Adjective) — Of short duration or distance. ex. "a brief stay in the country"

brief (Adjective) — Concise and succinct. ex. "covered the matter in a brief statement"

brief (Adjective) — (of clothing) very short. ex. "a brief bikini"