Brief - definition of brief by The Free Dictionary 1 short in duration: a brief holiday 2 short in length or extent; scanty: a brief bikini 3 abrupt in manner; brusque: the professor was brief with me this morning 4 terse or concise; containing few words: he made a brief statement
brief - WordReference. com Dictionary of English a short statement or a written item using few words: Please prepare a brief for the president Law a written statement given to a court by a lawyer presenting the most important facts, points of law, and arguments
Brief - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com Something brief is short and to the point If you make a brief visit, you don't stay long If you make a brief statement, you use few words If you wear brief shorts, you are showing a little too much leg As a noun, a brief is a condensed summary or abstract, especially a legal summary of a case
brief - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Adjective brief (comparative briefer or more brief, superlative briefest or most brief) Of short duration; happening quickly [from 15th c ]