Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brief

adjective
/briːf/
Definition
Short in duration or extent.
Examples
  • The meeting was brief and to the point.
  • Please give a brief summary of the report.
  • She’s always brief in her emails.
Meaning
Something that is concise and not lengthy, typically referring to a statement or explanation.
Synonyms
  • short
  • concise
  • summary
  • terse
  • succinct