Definitions for debrief

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debrief de·brief

Spelling: [dee-breef]

IPA: /diˈbrif/

Debrief is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 140 anagrams from letters in debrief (bdeefir).

Definitions for debrief

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:
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.

Origin of debrief

First recorded in 1940-45; de- + brief

Examples for debrief

Finally, in March 2004 the Europeans relented and we sent one of our very best field officers to debrief Curveball.

Wilkinson, an editor at debrief, was on a train, eating a rushed meal.

Would it be possible for Carrie to just burst into that debrief and be like “Hey, you started without me!”

But quickly the debrief went sour, discussion turning to accusation.

At the same time, the NYPD is continuing to field undercovers as well as debrief informants.