brief
/ˈbrēf/
adjective
short in duration, extent, or length
concise
curt, abrupt
a brief meeting
noun
an official letter or mandate; especially, Roman Catholicism : a papal letter less formal than a bull
a specific instruction or responsibility
a concise article (as in a newspaper)
his brief was to strengthen the army
verb
to make an abstract or abridgment of
to give final precise instructions to
to coach thoroughly in advance
brief a report