Meaning of 'brief'

adjective

concise and succinct

Example: "covered the matter in a brief statement"

adjective

(of clothing) very short

Synonyms: abbreviated

adjective

of short duration or distance

Example: "a brief stay in the country"

noun

a condensed written summary or abstract

noun

a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

Synonyms: legal brief

verb

to give essential information to someone

Example: "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade."