description
Translation
description, account, portrayal
Examples
Give me a brief description of the event.
Give me a brief description of the event.
The job description was very detailed.
The job description was very detailed.
Her description of the place was beautiful.
Her description of the place was beautiful.
Grammar Patterns
a description of ((sth./sb.)) an account of (sth./sb.) His description of the suspect was helpful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: account, explanation, report
Etymology
From the verb 'describe' + the noun-forming suffix '-ion'. It means 'the act of describing'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'describe'. The suffix '-ion' often denotes an action or result.