Description: meaning, definitions and examples

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description

 

[ dษชหˆskrษชpสƒษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

in writing

A statement or account that describes something or someone, usually in detail.

Synonyms

account, explanation, narrative

Examples of usage

  • He gave a detailed description of the crime scene.
  • The job description outlined the responsibilities and requirements for the position.
Context #2 | Noun

in art

The portrayal or representation of something in a work of art.

Synonyms

depiction, portrayal, representation

Examples of usage

  • The artist's description of the sunset was breathtaking.
  • The book provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes.
Context #3 | Noun

in science

A spoken or written representation or account of a process, system, or event.

Synonyms

account, explanation, report

Examples of usage

  • The scientist gave a detailed description of the experiment.
  • The textbook provides clear descriptions of complex scientific concepts.

Translations

Translations of the word "description" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descriรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฐเฅเคฃเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beschreibung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ deskripsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฌๆ˜Ž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท description

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descripciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ค๋ช…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุตู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ่ฟฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝsing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฟะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™svir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descripciรณn

Etymology

The word 'description' originated from the Latin word 'descriptio', which means 'a representation in words'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to detailing or portraying something. The usage of 'description' has been prevalent in literature, art, and science for centuries, highlighting its importance in communication and expression.

See also: describable, describe, describing, descriptive, descriptor.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,096, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.