description

/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
nounIntermediate
formal

A statement that gives details about something or someone.

The job description listed the responsibilities and qualifications.

literary

A representation or portrayal of something, especially in words.

The author's description of the landscape was vivid and engaging.

Collocations

job descriptiona detailed list of the responsibilities and qualifications required for a job

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📖Word Origin

From Old French 'descrivere', from Latin 'describere', from 'de-' (down) and 'scribere' (to write).

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