description

[dɪˈskrɪpʃən]

description Definition

• 1. a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event
• 2. the act of describing something

Using description: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "description" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police asked for a description of the suspect.

• Example

  The book includes a detailed description of the landscape.

• Example

  Can you give me a brief description of your job?

• Example

  The product description was misleading.

description Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for description

• account
• narrative
• report
• explanation
• depiction

Antonyms for description

• misrepresentation
• distortion

Idioms Using description

• fit the description

  match the characteristics or features of a particular person or thing

  Example

  The suspect fits the description given by the witness.

• beyond description

  too extreme or intense to be adequately described

  Example

  The beauty of the sunset was beyond description.

• give a good account of oneself

  perform well in a particular situation, especially one that is challenging or difficult

  Example

  Despite being nervous, she gave a good account of herself in the interview.

Phrases with description

• job description

  a document that outlines the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular job

  Example

  The company is revising the job descriptions for all its employees.

• physical description

  a detailed account of someone's physical appearance

  Example

  The witness gave a physical description of the suspect to the police.

• accurate description

  a representation or account that is true and correct

  Example

  The article provided an accurate description of the events that took place.

Origins of description

from Latin 'descriptio', meaning 'representation'

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Summary: description in Brief

'Description' [dɪˈskrɪpʃən] refers to a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event. It can also refer to the act of describing something. Examples include 'The police asked for a description of the suspect.' and 'The product description was misleading.' Phrases like 'job description' and 'physical description' provide more specific contexts, while idioms like 'beyond description' convey intensity and 'give a good account of oneself' denote performance under pressure.