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de·scrip·tion Listen to audio/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/ noun
plural de·scrip·tions
1 : a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe something or someone [count] 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. We are looking for someone with experience and a sense of humor. Do you know anyone who fits/matches that description? [=anyone who has those qualities]often + of a brief/general description of the process The witness was unable to give/provide a description of the robber. [=was unable to describe the robber] Someone fitting/answering/matching the witness' description of the burglar has been arrested. [noncount] a writer with a gift of/for description The landscape is beautiful beyond description. [=is extremely beautiful]
2 [count] : type or kind — used after of We saw people of every description. [=sort] The museum features toys of all descriptions. [=kinds] The store sells hats, gloves, and things of that description. [=nature, ilk]

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