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brief

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbɹif// UK //bɹˈiːf// brief Academic Archaic General-service Literary Slang

n. a set of instructions or information given to someone before they start a task. In law, it is a document that explains the facts of a case.

n. a concise statement or set of instructions regarding a task or project; in legal contexts, a written document outlining the facts and arguments of a case. Often used in professional environments to establish the scope of work.


SIMPLE

The manager gave us a clear brief for the new marketing campaign.

CONTEXTUAL

The defense lawyer spent the entire weekend preparing the legal brief for the upcoming trial.

COMPLEX

While the creative brief provided a general direction for the brand's visual identity, it left enough room for the designers to experiment with the color palette and typography.

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Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'to give', 'to receive', or 'to prepare'. In British English, it can also refer to a lawyer who represents someone in court.

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