briefs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of briefsnext
plural of brief
1
as in summaries
a short statement of the main points a one-page brief of the intelligence report

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2
as in missions
a specific task with which a person or group is charged the soldiers' brief was to secure the village from enemy attacks

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briefs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of brief
1
as in informs
to give information to the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications

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2
as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) his duties include briefing intelligence reports for the president

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefs
  1. summaries
  2. missions
  3. informs
  4. summarizes
  5. assignments
  6. advises
  7. outlines
  8. tells
Noun
  • In a world overloaded with information, interactive dashboards, dynamic visuals, and concise video summaries can make data not only digestible but impactful.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • These summaries provide a snapshot of the overall patient experience, highlighting key themes, concerns and satisfaction levels.
    Lauren Parr, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of summaries
Noun
  • Clear missions and values foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of missions
Verb
  • This data also informs tactical decisions, like day-to-day staff allocation, and can even play a role in performance management.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Gideon informs them about the Mandalorians’ plans to take back their home planet of Mandalore, while also questioning the whereabouts of Admiral Thrawn, a very notable bad guy in the Star Wars canon.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of informs
Verb
  • Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This requirement of raising seed money means finding equity, and this article summarizes the issues surrounding this challenge.
    Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of summarizes
Noun
  • Players on rehab assignments will be prohibited from using GMS Field’s facilities and will instead train at the club’s player development complex nearby.
    Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These short-term assignments could convert to longer-term arrangements.
    Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of assignments
Verb
  • Named after Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge — or radiate from — the same area in the sky as the constellation, NASA advises stargazers to look to Gemini and elsewhere to get the best views.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Keighley advises entrepreneurs to focus on solutions that do not rely heavily on government incentives.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of advises
Verb
  • As for where that money is coming from, the report outlines three major categories.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Sustainability is also a growing concern for Mount Gay, and Branker outlines several steps the distillery has taken to reduce its environmental impact.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlines
Verb
  • Coppola’s story tells the tale well.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The frozen frame may be worth a thousand words, but the movie tells a different tale.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tells
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