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description

description

Meaning of description

something that says what a person or thing is like

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British English/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
American English/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
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description with German translation

description usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

I wrote a short description for the report.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Her description of the man was very detailed.

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description belongs to the topic "Top 2500, Marketing, E-commerce". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

descriptionBeschreibung
guestGast
greetingBegrüßung
viewAussicht
toolWerkzeug
pricePreis
helphelfen

description synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between description / report / explanation / account / portrayal

D
🇬🇧English
description

the core neutral meaning of describing something

B1Very Often

The book contains a detailed description of the village.

R
🇬🇧English
report

an official or factual account of events, findings, or a situation

B1Very Often

The manager wrote a report on the project.

E
🇬🇧English
explanation

a statement that makes something clear or understandable

B1Very Often

Can you give me an explanation of this rule?

A
🇬🇧English
account

a narrative or record of events or experiences

B1Very Often

She gave an account of what happened at the meeting.

P
🇬🇧English
portrayal

a way of representing or showing someone/something

B1Often

The film offers a realistic portrayal of family life.

D
🇬🇧English
depiction

a representation of someone/something, often in words or art

B1Often

The novel gives a vivid depiction of city life.

S
🇬🇧English
summary

a short version that includes only the main points

B1Very Often

At the end, the teacher gave a summary of the lesson.

O
🇬🇧English
outline

a general description or plan with the main points only

B1Often

Please give me a brief outline of your project.

P
🇬🇧English
profile

a description of a person, group, or company with key facts and qualities

B1Often

The magazine published a profile of the new athlete.

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How to pronounce description and what this word means

description means description. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce description

/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

description translation

description

description examples

I wrote a short description for the report.

description transcription

/dɪˈskrɪpʃən/, /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

Questions about this word

description meaning: what does it mean?

something that says what a person or thing is like

description pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

description is pronounced as /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

description definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I wrote a short description for the report. Translation: Я написал короткое описание для отчёта.

Is description part of E-commerce vocabulary?

Yes, description can be learned in the E-commerce topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is description part of Marketing vocabulary?

Yes, description can be learned in the Marketing topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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