briefing

noun

brief·​ing ˈbrē-fiŋ How to pronounce briefing (audio)
: an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information

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In a recent press briefing, Treasury officials said that a $20 billion cut in IRS funding would increase the deficit by $140 billion over the next decade. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 At a media briefing on Monday, the Pentagon's press secretary, Air Force Major General Pat Ryder said defense officials have seen no indication that the drones flying over multiple locations in the U.S. are being controlled by a foreign country. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the press during the weekly briefing at the City Hall about the ongoing programs in New York City. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024 The House Intelligence Committee is expected to receive a classified briefing about the drones Tuesday afternoon, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for briefing 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of briefing was in 1904

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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefing. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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