B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
briefing
Verb
brief
Advérbio
briefly
Adjetivo
briefing
Relacionado
brevity
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: briefing

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
briefing
Verb
brief
Advérbio
briefly
Adjetivo
briefing
Relacionado
brevity

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: briefing

Frases relacionadas

Palavras relacionadas

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A1

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of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

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or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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