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Briefing ˈbriːfɪŋ Press Noun Details Plan Announced Today

Word3 briefing
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈbriːfɪŋ/ /ˈbriːfɪŋ/
Example
  • details of the plan will be announced at a press briefing later today.
  • captain trent gave his men a full briefing.
  • a briefing session/paper
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briefing

(noun)/ˈbriːfɪŋ/ /ˈbriːfɪŋ/
  1. a meeting in which people are given instructions or information
    • COMPARE debriefing
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/debriefing
    • Details of the plan will be announced at a press briefing later today.

    Extra Examples

    • He told a press briefing that he had no plans to resign.
    • I asked him to arrange a formal briefing.
    • a briefing on security issues
  2. the detailed instructions or information that are given at such a meeting
    • Captain Trent gave his men a full briefing.
    • a briefing session/paper

    Extra Examples

    • a briefing by the commanding officer
    • She returned to Washington for a final briefing.
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