briefcase

3 definitions found

briefcase - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  briefcase \brief"case\ n.
     a small suitcase with a handle; it is used for carrying
     papers or files or books.
     [WordNet 1.5]

briefcase - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  briefcase
      n 1: a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books

briefcase - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  briefcase
  
     <tool> A Win95/WinNT utility for keeping files on two
     computers without permanent connection in sync.
  
     The scenario briefcase was designed for is the combination of
     an office computer and a portable one.  You connect the two
     before leaving your office, create a briefcase on the portable
     (if you don't already have one on it), then copy the files you
     want to work on while away into the briefcase.  You can at
     this point disconnect the two computers, take the portable
     with you and work on the files in the briefcase at home or on
     the road.  When you get back to your office the briefcase
     utility can automatically update the files you changed on the
     office computer.
  
     (1998-05-18)