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Definition of description - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationdetailed account of something in words
- The book gives a vivid description of the city.
2.
general meaningspoken or written representation of something
- The book contains a detailed description of the event..
3.
identificationset of characteristics identifying something
- The police released a description of the suspect.
4.
kindcategory or type of something
- The restaurant serves food of every description.
Expressions with description
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impossible to describe in words
The beauty of the sunset was beyond description.
be too extraordinary to be described
The beauty of the sunset defies description.
something so extreme it cannot be described with words
The devastation after the storm was beggar's description.
including all types or kinds without exception
The store sells books of every description.
express something too extraordinary to be described in words
The alien landscape was so strange, it defies description.
express extreme confusion or puzzlement about something
The magician's trick it baffles description.
written outline of tasks and responsibilities for a job
The job description lists all the main duties.
having no specific type or kind limitation
We accept donations of any description.
belonging to an unspecified or unknown kind or type
He wore a uniform of some description.
written summary of job duties and responsibilities
The position description outlines the manager's daily tasks.
statement that represents something in words
The verbal description of the painting was vivid.
textual summary of a video's content
The video description gave a brief overview of the plot.
description that is exciting and slightly suggestive
She gave a racy description of the movie plot.
way of presenting one's identity
His self-description was confident and assertive.
spoken commentary for visually impaired people during a film or other performance
The theater offers audio description for all its screenings..
formal written statement that exactly identifies a piece of land
The deed must include a complete legal description of the property.
phrase uniquely identifying an object
The phrase 'the first man on the moon' is a definite description.
short text that explains what a particular computer file contains
Check the file description to see if this version supports your device.
be so extraordinary that description is impossible
The beauty of the sunset beggars description.
express that something is too extreme to be described in words
The disaster was so severe it beggars description.
Origin of description
Latin, descriptio (a sketch or description)
Terms with description included in their meaning
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description
link someone or something with a quality or state
identity
no person fits a particular description
animal description
having wings that are black in color
age description
having existed for a stated number of months
size description
be of a certain size or amount
description
general description of a subject
story
account or description from a particular point of view
narrative
description of what happened
communication
short and clear description
description
very large in size, often used in advertising
communication
expression showing another description fits better than the previous one
documentation
detailed description of events or facts
description
describe the essential nature or qualities of something
self-description
claim an identity or describe oneself as a member of a group
description
describe vividly in words
describe character
write or give a description of someone's character or qualities
writing
brief description of a person or event
art
give a brief description with few details
match description
have the characteristics described by a name or title
understatement
softens or downplays a description or criticism
marketing text
short description promoting a product
business
short description of a company including main activities and key facts
vivid description
in a vivid and detailed manner
idiom criticism
used to say accept a fitting criticism or description
Examples of description in a sentence
The witness gave a detailed description of the suspect. Her description of the scene was vivid. The witness gave a clear description to the police. The job listing included a detailed description of the role. Her description of the event was very vivid. No vehicles of this description may enter the tunnel.
The museum collects artifacts of many descriptions.
View all translations of description
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- French:description, portrait, ...
- German:Beschreibung, Charakterisierung, ...
- Italian:descrizione, resoconto, ...
- Spanish:descripción, relato, ...
- Portuguese:descrição, relato, ...
- Chinese:描述, 描写, ...
- Japanese:描写, 特徴, ...
- Arabic:وَصْف, تَصْوير, ...
- Hebrew:תֵּיאוּר, תֵּאוּר, ...
- Russian:описание, представление, ...
- Ukrainian:опис, представлення, ...
- Hindi:विवरण, ब्योरा, ...
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