Definitions
01a preparatory meeting
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a short meeting where people are given information or instructions about a job they are about to do.
n. a meeting held to provide specific instructions or essential information in preparation for a task or operation.
“The pilots attended a morning briefing before their flight to discuss the weather.”
“The tactical briefing lasted nearly an hour as the commander detailed every possible contingency for the upcoming rescue mission.”
Usage
Often used with the verb 'to hold' or 'to attend'.
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02a summary document
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic · Formal
n. a short document or speech that gives you the most important facts about a situation.
n. a concise written or oral summary of a current situation or set of facts.
“The president received a daily briefing on the country's economy.”
“The research team provided a comprehensive briefing on the clinical trial results to the board of directors.”
Usage
Commonly appears in the phrase 'daily briefing' or 'press briefing'.
Real-World Examples
“This year he held his first press briefing since May on 3 August, and another a week later.” “Briefing journalists in New York the previous day, he said OCHA was working with partners to prepare neighbouring Rwanda for the possible spread of Ebola.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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