Definition of brief

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Brief (a.) Concise; terse; succinct.

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Brief :: Brief (a.) Concise; terse; succinct.
Programme :: Programme (n.) That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary sketch..
Breviate :: Breviate (n.) A lawyer's brief.
Compact :: Compact (p. p. & a) Brief; close; pithy; not diffuse; not verbose; as, a compact discourse..
Note :: Note (n.) A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation..
Transient :: Transient (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure..
Vanish :: Vanish (n.) The brief terminal part of vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part; as, a as in ale ordinarily ends with a vanish of i as in ill, o as in old with a vanish of oo as in foot..
Commatic :: Commatic (a.) Having short clauses or sentences; brief; concise.
Squib :: Squib (a.) A sarcastic speech or publication; a petty lampoon; a brief, witty essay..
Span :: Span (v. t.) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time..
Briefly :: Briefly (adv.) Concisely; in few words.
Transient :: Transient (n.) That which remains but for a brief time.
Multiplication :: Multiplication (n.) The process of repeating, or adding to itself, any given number or quantity a certain number of times; commonly, the process of ascertaining by a briefer computation the result of such repeated additions; also, the rule by which the operation is performed; -- the reverse of division..
Resume :: Resume (n.) A summing up; a condensed statement; an abridgment or brief recapitulation.
Concise :: Concise (a.) Expressing much in a few words; condensed; brief and compacted; -- used of style in writing or speaking.
Ample :: Ample (a.) Not contracted of brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative..
Short :: Short (adv.) In a short manner; briefly; limitedly; abruptly; quickly; as, to stop short in one's course; to turn short..
Twinkle :: Twinkle (n.) A brief flash or gleam, esp. when rapidly repeated..
Creed :: Creed (v. t.) A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive..
Breviary :: Breviary (n.) An abridgment; a compend; an epitome; a brief account or summary.
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