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verb (used with object)
1.
to interrogate (a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc.) on return from a mission in order to assess the conduct and results of the mission.
2.
to question formally and systematically in order to obtain useful intelligence or information: Political and economic experts routinely debrief important defectors about conditions in their home country.
3.
to subject to prohibitions against revealing or discussing classified information, as upon separation from a position of military or political sensitivity.
4.
Psychology. (after an experiment) to disclose to the subject the purpose of the experiment and any reasons for deception or manipulation.
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Debrief
is one of our favorite verbs.
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Example Sentences
- Afterwards, have students share their findings and debrief.
- After each session, the crew debrief with the trainers who are monitoring the training in a room nearby.
- Walking gives me a half-hour to prepare for work in the morning, and the same to debrief in the evening.
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World English Dictionary
| debrief (diːˈbriːf) | |
| —vb | |
| Compare brief (of a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc) to make or (of his superiors) to elicit a report after a mission or event | |
| de'briefing | |
| —n | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
debrief
"obtain information (from someone) at the end of a mission," 1945, from de- + brief (v.).
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