description

1. A statement that represents something in words (synset 106737512)
   is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
   subtypes:

   • job description - description of the responsibilities associated with a given job
   • spec, specification - a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
   • characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, picture, word picture, word-painting - a graphic or vivid verbal description
   same as: verbal description
2. The act of describing something (synset 107216025)
   is a type of: speech act - the use of language to perform some act
   subtypes:

   • characterisation, characterization - the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
   • label - a brief description given for purposes of identification
   • detailing, particularisation, particularization - an individualized description of a particular instance
   • sketch, vignette - a brief literary description
3. Sort or variety (synset 105848585)
   "every description of book was there"
   is a type of: form, kind, sort, variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

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