description

Definition

  • noun: a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc.
  • noun: an act of 'describing'
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: delineation, recital, detail

Examples

  • We are looking for someone with experience and a sense of humor. Do you know anyone who fits/matches that 'description'? [=anyone who has those qualities]

  • The witness was unable to give/provide a 'description of' the robber. [=was unable to describe the robber]

  • Someone fitting/answering/matching the witness' 'description of' the burglar has been arrested.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Please. I would'st look upon the face of my rescuer. No, no, you wouldn't-- 'st. But how will you kiss me? What? That wasn't in thejob description. Maybe it's a perk. No, it's destiny. Oh, you must know how it goes. A princess locked in a tower and beset by a dragon... (..)
    2001 Shrek