Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debrief
verb
/diːˈbriːf/
Definition
To question someone about a completed mission or undertaking.
Examples
- The officers were debriefed after the operation to gather vital information.
- After the training exercise, the participants were debriefed to discuss their experiences.
- She was debriefed to assess her understanding of the project’s objectives.
Meaning
Debriefing often involves gathering information and insights following an event, particularly in military or organizational contexts.
Synonyms
- interrogate
- interview
- question
- review