Synonyms: brief
Definition: a condensed written summary or abstract
Similar words: outline, synopsis, abstract, precis
Definition: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Synonyms: legal brief, brief
Definition: a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
Similar words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Synonyms: brief
Definition: give essential information to someone
Usage: The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade
Similar words: apprise, apprize, instruct
Definition: make aware of
Usage: Have the students been apprised of the tuition hike?
Synonyms: brief
Definition: concise and succinct
Usage: covered the matter in a brief statement
Synonyms: brief, abbreviated
Definition: (of clothing) very short
Usage: an abbreviated swimsuit; a brief bikini
Similar words: short
Definition: (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length
Usage: short skirts; short hair; the board was a foot short; a short toss
Synonyms: brief
Definition: of short duration or distance
Usage: a brief stay in the country
Similar words: short
Definition: primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
Usage: a short life; a short flight; a short holiday; a short story; only a few short months