Description

/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.

The description of the landscape in the novel painted a vivid picture in my mind.

The act of describing something.

Her detailed description of the incident helped the police with their investigation.

A set of characteristics that describe someone or something.

The job description outlined the responsibilities and qualifications needed for the position.

A portrayal or depiction in words.

The artist provided a description of her painting to explain its meaning.

Derived from Middle French 'description' and Latin 'descriptio', from 'describere' meaning to write down.

a detailed description

a thorough and comprehensive account of something.

in the description

as stated or indicated in the details.

to give a description

to provide an account of the features or characteristics of something.

describe

To give an account of something by providing details about it.

descriptive

Serving to describe; providing a description.

describer

One who describes something.

A quick and catchy overview of something.

That project's description was super short and snappy, just what we needed!

A vibe or aesthetic characterized by certain traits.

The party had a chill description, perfect for a laid-back evening.