Meaning & use
Briefed
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Gave someone concise instructions or essential information in advance of an event or task.
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The general briefed his troops before the mission began.
The lawyer briefed her client on what to expect during the trial.
A note on using this word
In military and journalism contexts, "briefed" specifically implies a short, focused delivery of key facts rather than a lengthy explanation.
Words with a similar meaning
informedinstructedupdated
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