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description
[dih-skrip-shuhn]
noun
a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.
the act or method of describing.
sort; kind; variety.
dogs of every description.
Synonyms: , , , ,Geometry.the act or process of describing a figure.
description
/ ɪˈɪʃə /
noun
a statement or account that describes; representation in words
the act, process, or technique of describing
sort, kind, or variety
reptiles of every description
geometry the act of drawing a line or figure, such as an arc
philosophy a noun phrase containing a predicate that may replace a name as the subject of a sentence
Other 51Թ Forms
- predescription noun
- redescription noun
- self-description noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of description1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
No missing-persons report matched his description; social workers couldn’t find a mention of someone like him in any social media posts.
His description matches accounts from his unit mates, who told Ukrainian investigators they were instructed to execute prisoners and throw grenades into dugouts even if the enemy had surrendered.
In an America that has long weaponized descriptions of how men of color look and move to justify use of force, that is especially true of dark men lunging at white women.
Ramsey’s descriptions of the work and the fires are the strongest parts of the book.
But then I finally relented and said, ‘How about there’s a downloadable poster where people can get descriptions of items and see them up close?’
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