description synonyms

description

n.

  1. A picture, usually in words

    representation, narration, story, portrayal, portrait, word picture, account, report, delineation, sketch, specification, characterization, declaration, rehearsal, recitation, information, recital, narrative, informal definition, detailing, record, monograph, brief, summary, summarization, depiction, explanation, writeup; see also record 1, representation.

  2. A sort or group

    order, variety, type, classification; see kind 2.

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