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brief
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short in duration
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(of clothes) short and revealing
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being concise and to the point, using only a few words
to brief
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to give someone essential information or instructions about a particular subject or task
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to provide a lawyer with the essential facts of a legal case so they can present it in court
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to create a summarized version of something, condensing the main points or information into a shorter form
Brief
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a legal case or assignment given to a lawyer to argue or handle in court
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a defense attorney representing someone in legal matters
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the instructions and information given to provide a clear understanding of what is expected from someone in their job or assignment
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a short, written summary or outline that condenses key information into a simplified form
Example
The storm brought a brief period of heavy rain.
She made a brief appearance at the party.
He gave a brief explanation of the concept.
The meeting was brief, lasting only ten minutes.
The phone call was brief, lasting only a few minutes.