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IELTS BNC: 1441 COCA: 2171

description

noun

de·​scrip·​tion di-ˈskrip-shən How to pronounce description (audio)
1
a
: an act of describing
specifically : discourse intended to give a mental image of something experienced
beautiful beyond description
gave an accurate description of what he saw
b
: a statement or account giving the characteristics of someone or something : a descriptive statement or account
The review was little more than a description of the film's plot.
2
: kind or character especially as determined by salient (see salient entry 1 sense 3b) features
someone fitting the suspect's description
had toys of every description
opposed to any tax of so radical a description

Synonyms

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type, kind, sort, nature, description, character mean a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities.

type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group.

one of three basic body types

kind may suggest natural grouping.

a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind

sort often suggests some disparagement.

the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories

nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.

two problems of a similar nature

description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.

not all acts of that description are actually illegal

character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.

research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character

Example Sentences

Reporters called the scene “a disaster area,” and I think that was an accurate description. I applied for the position after reading the job description. a writer with a gift of description
Recent Examples on the Web The system also works in reverse — if someone goes missing, their picture and description are immediately available to responding law enforcement. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 An Adobe report, The Future of Time, found that 66% of Generation Z workers would switch jobs for more control over their work schedule, assuming the salary and job description remained the same. Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 This person provided the juror's full name and physical description, and gave the defense his name and phone number. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 In order to be considered, submit your house (or the home of a friend or neighbor) by Oct. 21 by emailing the home address, a short description and high-quality photos to pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 As part of its inclusion focus, the show’s accessibility features will include Japanese Sign, International Sign, real-time subtitles, audio description and personnel on stand-by at the venue for all guests needing assistance. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Sep. 2022 Despite an enthusiastic description of the animals and their values bidders seemingly were not present. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The call for interns deserves as much attention as any other job post and description as interns can become long-term employees. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, which protects people from unreasonable searches, requires a description of the place to be searched and the items expected to be seized. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English descripcioun, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin description-, descriptio, from describere — see describe

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of description was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing description

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