Debrief Definition
dē-brēf
debriefed, debriefing, debriefs
verb
To interview (a government agent, for example) at the end of an assignment, especially to obtain intelligence or to provide instructions regarding information that should be kept secret.
American Heritage
To question (someone) for the purpose of obtaining information, as in an official investigation; specif., to question (a pilot, emissary, etc.) concerning a flight or mission just completed and, often, to instruct as to restrictions in making this information public.
Webster's New World
To meet with (one who has undergone a traumatic or stressful experience), especially for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
American Heritage
To meet with one who has undergone a traumatic or stressful experience, especially for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
American Heritage Medicine
To question someone after a military mission in order to obtain intelligence.
Wiktionary
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Origin of Debrief
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de- + brief.
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