Definition of "briefing" []

• The act or an instance of giving instructions or preparatory information to someone. (noun)
• A meeting at which such information is presented. (noun)
• The information conveyed at such a meeting. (noun)

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• "This farce they call a briefing is just another log on the fire."
• "– - After he got an emergency briefing from a 5th grade science student."
• "My perception was sealed after a very detailed and convincing briefing from a senior Democratic Party official last week."