brief in WordNet English dictionary

1. (of clothing) very short
   "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini"
   abbreviated  brief 
   
2. concise and succinct
   "covered the matter in a brief statement"
   brief 
   
3. of short duration or distance
   "a brief stay in the country"
   brief 
   

1. a condensed written summary or abstract
   brief 
   
2. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
   brief  legal brief 
   

1. give essential information to someone
   "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"
   brief