description
/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/noun★Intermediate
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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