Brief
61brief — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English bref, breve, from Anglo French bref, brief, from Latin brevis; akin to Old High German murg short, Greek brachys Date: 14th century 1. short in duration, extent, or length 2. a. concise b. curt, abrupt • br …
62Brief — Mitteilung, Nachricht, Post, Schreiben, Schriftstück, Zeilen, Zuschrift; (geh.): Botschaft; (ugs., oft abwertend): Schrieb; (salopp abwertend): Wisch; (abwertend od. scherzh., sonst veraltet): Epistel; (EDV, oft scherzh.): Snail Mail;… …
63brief — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. short, succinct, terse; quick, fleeting. n. summary, argument. v. t. instruct. See information, lawsuit, shortness. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Short in time] Syn. short, fleeting, concise; see… …
64brief — See: hold a brief for, in brief or in short or in a word …
65brief — 1. adjective /bɹiːf/ a) Of short duration; happening quickly. On the beach he always wore a straw hat with a red band and a brief pair of leopard print trunks. b) Concise; taking few words. See Also: brevity 2. noun /bɹiːf/ …
66brief — See brief, short …
67brief — Synonyms and related words: Spartan, abbreviated, abbreviation, abbreviature, abrege, abridge, abridged, abridgment, abrupt, abstract, account, account rendered, accounting, acquaint, acta, advertise, advertise of, advise, advocate, airmanship,… …
68Brief — der Brief, e Ich schreibe nicht gern Briefe …
69Brief therapy — is an umbrella term for a variety of approaches to psychotherapy. It differs from other schools of therapy in that it emphasises (1) a focus on a specific problem and (2) direct intervention. In brief therapy, the therapist takes responsibility… …
70Brief of title — Brief Brief (br[=e]f), n. [See {Brief}, a., and cf. {Breve}.] 1. A short concise writing or letter; a statement in few words. [1913 Webster] Bear this sealed brief, With winged hastle, to the lord marshal. Shak. [1913 Webster] And she told me In… …
