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description::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | verbal description |
| Type of | statement |
| Has types | characterization, characterisation, delineation, depiction, job description, picture, spec, specification, word-painting, word picture |
description::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | speech act |
| Has types | vignette, detailing, particularisation, label, particularization, characterisation, sketch, characterization |
| Derivation | describe |
Examples of description
description
He provided a description of the suspect, including what clothes he was wearing.
From the thenewstribune.com
In large letters above the peeps is a brief description of the expected weather.
From the sacbee.com
At least I didn't get slapped with Skye's description of her 35-year-old father.
From the news-journalonline.com
A description of the third male suspect was not available at time of publishing.
From the tennessean.com
A range map, a brief habitat description and a few ID tips accompany each plate.
From the post-gazette.com
A witness spotted his truck and its description was broadcast in an Amber Alert.
From the foxnews.com
Cushman's dialogue and description jump to life in Katherine Kellgren's reading.
From the sacbee.com
From the description here he's a worthier winner than Bob Dylan would have been.
From the independent.co.uk
Who in Orange County might fit the description even if they never join the club?
From the ocregister.com
- A statement that represents something in words
- The act of describing something
- Sort or variety; "every description of book was there"
- (described) represented in words especially with sharpness and detail; "the vividly described wars"
- (descriptive) serving to describe or inform or characterized by description; "the descriptive variable"; "a descriptive passage"
- Description is one of four rhetorical modes (also known as modes of discourse), along with exposition, argumentation, and narration. Each of the rhetorical modes is present in a variety of forms and each has its own purpose and conventions.
- A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species; The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs; A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized; A scientific ...
- (Descriptions) All items are sterling silver (not plated) unless otherwise stated (ie copper). Each item is handcrafted so please be aware that unlike machine made mass produced jewellery, there may be small marks and imperfections from the tools used. ...
- (Descriptions) All samples, drawings , descriptive matter, specifications and advertising issued by us and any descriptions contained in our brochures or on our web site are issued or published for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the Products described in them.
