Description | Mean of description in English Dictionary

/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

• Noun
• a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc.
1. Reporters called the scene “a disaster area,” and I think that was an accurate description.
2. I applied for the position after reading the job description.
3. 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]
4. a brief/general description of the process
5. The witness was unable to give/provide a description of the robber. [=was unable to describe the robber]
6. Someone fitting/answering/matching the witness' description of the burglar has been arrested.
7. a writer with a gift of/for description
8. The landscape is beautiful beyond description. [=is extremely beautiful]
• type or kind
1. We saw people of every description. [=sort]
2. The museum features toys of all descriptions. [=kinds]
3. The store sells hats, gloves, and things of that description. [=nature, ilk]