description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /

NOUN

account in speech, writing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characterization confession definition depiction detail explanation information narration narrative picture portrayal report sketch statement story summary tale version

STRONG

ABCs brief chronicle declaration delineation explication fingerprint make monograph portraiture presentment recital recitation record rehearsal representation rundown specification summarization vignette yarn

WEAK

blow-by-blow recountal writeup

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealment

WEAK

misrepresentation

NOUN

class, kind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character nature sort type variety

STRONG

brand breed category classification feather genre genus ilk kidney order species stripe

Antonyms

WEAK

misrepresentation

Example Sentences

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In his testimony, Powell said that such descriptions of the work were mischaracterized.

From The Wall Street Journal

“California Courier offers statewide and local news,” the page’s description reads.

From Los Angeles Times

"We do not carry out DNA testing, so we relied on the description provided at that time," he added.

From BBC

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed Noem’s description of events leading up to the shooting.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, she suggests an exercise called "scanning" - narrowing your search down to job descriptions that sound interesting to you.

From BBC