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description

de·scrip·tion [ di skrípshən ] (plural de·scrip·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. explanation: a written or verbal account, representation, or explanation of something

2. process of describing: the process of giving an account or explanation of something

3. sort: a kind or variety of something
cars of every description

[14th century. Via French< Latin description-< descript-, past participle of describere (see describe)]
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