Synonyms for brief

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1. Short in time

   short, fleeting, concise; see fleeting, short 2.

2. Short in space

   skimpy, scanty, slight, small; see short 1.

3. Abrupt

   hasty, curt, brusque; see abrupt 2. See syn. study at short.

noun

1. A summary

   digest, abstract, outline; see summary.

2. A legal document

   brief, writ, deed, affidavit, summation, bill, claim, counterclaim, plea, declaration. See syn. study at abridgment.abridgment.

verb

1. To summarize

   epitomize, recapitulate, abridge; see decrease 2, summarize.

2. To inform

   prime, advise, instruct; see notify 1, prepare 1.