1. (

• brief ,
• legal_brief

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

2. (

• brief

) a condensed written summary or abstract ;

1. (

• brief

) give essential information to someone; "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade" ;

1. (

• brief

) of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country" ;

2. (

• brief

) concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement" ;

3. (

• abbreviated ,
• brief

) (of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini" ;