Debriefing vs. Briefing

Debriefing vs. Briefing — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Debriefing and Briefing

Debriefingnoun

The act of debriefing, or the state of being debriefed.

Briefingnoun

A short and concise summary of a situation.

The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press conference.

Debriefingnoun

The report of a mission or project, or the information so obtained.

Briefingnoun

A presentation of information or instruction; the meeting at which it is presented.

Today's briefing of the press will take place at 10 o'clock.

Debriefingnoun

report of a mission or task

Briefingverb

present participle of brief

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Briefingnoun

detailed instructions, as for a military operation