In brief

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adverb

In a short and clear manner; briefly.

I will explain it to you in brief.
Visual representation of "in brief" - In a short and clear manner; briefly.

Often appears as...

  • speak in brief
  • describe in brief
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Quick Summary

Use 'in brief' to summarize information quickly without going into detail.

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In brief, the meeting was about the company's sales strategy.
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Preceding Details

'In brief' often follows a detailed explanation to provide a concise summary.

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After discussing the history, let me now tell you in brief the main events.
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Speech Indicator

Before speaking, 'in brief' signals that you will give a condensed version of your thoughts.

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In brief, my opinion is we should invest more in marketing.
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