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debrief
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debrief
(verb)
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debrief
/di
ˈ
briːf/
verb
debriefs
;
debriefed
;
debriefing
debrief
/di
ˈ
briːf/
verb
debriefs
;
debriefed
;
debriefing
Learner's definition of DEBRIEF
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+ object
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formal
:
to officially question (someone) about a job that has been done or about an experience
Police
debriefed
the hostages upon their return.
The pilot was
debriefed
after his flight.
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brief
— debriefing
noun
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the
debriefings
of hostages
a full
debriefing
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The crew met for
debriefing
.
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