Briefing ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Briefing ( noun )

1. A meeting at which information or instructions are given.
2. A document or talk that gives information or instructions.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from brief in the sense "make a summary of" + -ing.

Examples:

1. He attended a briefing on the new project.
2. The President received a briefing on the situation in the Middle East.
3. The company gave a briefing on the state of their finances.
4. The team had a briefing before the game.
5. The media was given a briefing on the new policy.

(As a verb)

Briefing ( verb )

1. A meeting at which information or instructions are given.
2. A document or talk that gives information or instructions.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from brief in the sense "make a summary of" + -ing.

Examples:

1. He attended a briefing on the new project.
2. The President received a briefing on the situation in the Middle East.
3. The company gave a briefing on the state of their finances.
4. The team had a briefing before the game.
5. The media was given a briefing on the new policy.