debrief Synonyms & Antonyms
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Debrief as a Verb
To question someone after a military mission in order to obtain information (especially intelligence).
To question someone, or a group of people, after the implementation of a project, in order to learn from mistakes, etc.
To inform subjects of an experiment about what has happened in a complete and accurate manner.
Debrief as a Noun
Synonym of debriefing
We had a debrief yesterday.
Debrief in a Sentence
We had a debrief yesterday.
Word Forms & Grammar
debrief (third-person singular simple present debriefs, present participle debriefing, simple past and past participle debriefed)
debrief (plural debriefs)
Words That Rhyme With Debrief
Origin of Debrief
From de- + brief.
Quick Facts About Debrief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /diːˈbɹiːf/ |
| Meaning | To question someone after a military mission in order to obtain information (especially intelligence) |
| Plural | debriefs |
| Verb forms | debriefs, debriefing, debriefed |
Debrief: Your Questions Answered
Is debrief a verb or a noun?
Debrief is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of debrief?
The plural of debrief is debriefs.
What is the past tense of debrief?
The past tense of debrief is debriefed. The present participle is debriefing.