briefing

/ˈbriːfɪŋ/ noun

Definition

› [C or U] information about a subject, or instructions that are given to someone just before they do something: The pensions manager will be giving a briefing about the new pensions legislation and how it affects you. They received a thorough briefing before they left the country. the importance of in-depth briefing

› [C] MEETINGS, WORKPLACE a meeting at which people are given information or instructions: We had to attend a briefing once a month.

→ See also debriefing

(Definition of briefing noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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