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noun

briefing

detailed instructions, as for a military operation

In a sentence

Six example sentences with briefing, each labelled with its topic.

  • Before the shoot, the crew gathered for a briefing covering lighting positions, wardrobe changes, and the exact order of setups.

    Photography

  • Pilots received a final briefing at dawn, learning their routes, radio codes, and the exact minute to release supplies.

    History

  • The stunt team's briefing ran forty minutes, covering every cable, landing mat, and signal before the car flipped on camera.

    Movies

  • The pregame briefing covered every opposing play by name, and the scouts had drawn each one on the whiteboard.

    Basketball

  • The safari briefing was blunt: stay in the vehicle, keep your arms inside, and never stand up for a photo.

    Travel

  • Before the dive the expedition leader gave a briefing on depth limits, hand signals, and the order for collecting samples.

    Science

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