BRIEF

5 letters 10 Scrabble points /bɹiːf/

Definition of BRIEF

noun

  1. A writ summoning one to answer to any action.

  2. An answer to any action.

  3. A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.

verb

  1. To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

    "The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability."

  2. To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.

adjective

  1. Of short duration; happening quickly.

    "Her reign was brief but spectacular."

  2. Concise; taking few words.

    "His speech of acceptance was brief but moving."

  3. Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.

    "Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool."

adverb

  1. Briefly.

  2. Soon; quickly.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters B R I E F
Length 5 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

Anagrams of BRIEF

Words that use the same letters:

BIFER FIBER FIBRE

Words Containing "BRIEF"

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Words Starting with "BRIEF"

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Words Ending with "BRIEF"

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