B2 adjective ニュートラル

briefing

/ˈbriːfɪŋ/

Describing something used for or relating to a meeting or document that provides essential information or instructions. It typically refers to materials or sessions intended to prepare someone for a specific task or situation.

例文

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1

I read the briefing email before heading to the community volunteer event.

I read the briefing email before heading to the community volunteer event.

2

The ambassador received a formal briefing report regarding the diplomatic crisis.

The ambassador received a formal briefing report regarding the diplomatic crisis.

3

Check the briefing doc I sent you on Slack for the project details.

Check the briefing doc I sent you on Slack for the project details.

語族

名詞
briefing
Verb
brief
副詞
briefly
形容詞
briefing
関連
brevity
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'brief' case; the 'briefing' documents inside help you prepare 'briefly' but effectively for a big meeting.

クイックテスト

The manager handed out the _______ papers ten minutes before the presentation began.

正解!

正解は: briefing

例文

1

I read the briefing email before heading to the community volunteer event.

everyday

I read the briefing email before heading to the community volunteer event.

2

The ambassador received a formal briefing report regarding the diplomatic crisis.

formal

The ambassador received a formal briefing report regarding the diplomatic crisis.

3

Check the briefing doc I sent you on Slack for the project details.

informal

Check the briefing doc I sent you on Slack for the project details.

4

In the study, participants were given a briefing packet outlining the experiment's ethical guidelines.

academic

In the study, participants were given a briefing packet outlining the experiment's ethical guidelines.

5

The briefing session helped the sales team understand the new quarterly targets.

business

The sales team understanding the new quarterly targets was helped by the briefing session.

語族

名詞
briefing
Verb
brief
副詞
briefly
形容詞
briefing
関連
brevity

よく使う組み合わせ

briefing note briefing note
briefing session briefing session
briefing paper briefing paper
briefing materials briefing materials
briefing room briefing room

よく使うフレーズ

press briefing

an event where information is given to journalists

intelligence briefing

a report on secret or strategic information

pre-flight briefing

instructions given before a flight

よく混同される語

briefing vs debriefing

A briefing happens before an event to provide instructions, whereas a debriefing happens after an event to review what occurred.

briefing vs brief

Brief is a general adjective meaning short, while briefing specifically relates to the act of informing or instructing.

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使い方のコツ

The word is most often used as a noun, but when used as an adjective, it functions as an attributive modifier before nouns like 'note', 'session', or 'document'. It implies a sense of preparation and concise delivery of facts.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'briefing' to describe the length of an object (e.g., 'a briefing stick') instead of its informative purpose. Use 'brief' for duration and 'briefing' for instructional context.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'brief' case; the 'briefing' documents inside help you prepare 'briefly' but effectively for a big meeting.

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語源

Derived from the verb 'brief', which comes from the Old French 'bref', ultimately from the Latin 'brevis' meaning short.

文法パターン

Usually used as an attributive adjective (before a noun) Non-gradable (you cannot have a 'very briefing' document) Derived from the present participle of the verb 'to brief'
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文化的な背景

The concept of a 'briefing' is central to military and corporate culture in the English-speaking world, where efficiency and being 'on the same page' are highly valued.

クイックテスト

The manager handed out the _______ papers ten minutes before the presentation began.

正解!

正解は: briefing

関連フレーズ

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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