debrief

verb

1. 1

   To question someone after a military mission in order to obtain information (especially intelligence).

   But, for whatever combination of reasons - and, to be fair, he'd been blasted in the face by shrapnel, was probably badly concussed, and, indeed, would actually remember nothing from the battle after he'd been hit when he was later debriefed - aside from two destroyers left behind to help Hiei, the rest of the Japanese forces withdrew north just before 0300 in the morning.

2. 2

   To question someone, or a group of people, after the implementation of a project, in order to learn from mistakes, etc.

3. 3

   To inform subjects of an experiment about what has happened in a complete and accurate manner.

noun

1. 1

   Synonym of debriefing

   We had a debrief yesterday.

   Family psychologist Susan Gamache said a family debrief of the holidays, once the dust has settled in January, will help make Christmas more manageable next time.

   Too often, organizations treat post-project debriefs as operational hygiene: a box to check before heading to the next engagement.

   The debrief — based on consultation with government agencies and salmon industry operators — also outlined concerns about worsening environmental volatility and emerging marine disease threats, stating that "business as usual" approaches would not be enough.

Forms

plural

debriefs

past tense

debriefed

past participle

debriefed

present participle

debriefing

third person singular

debriefs