Used in a Sentence

description

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for description.

Editorial note

Those constitute 777 pages, leaving only 590 for description of C++ language itself.

Examples10
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of description gathered in one view.

noun

A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.

noun

The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs.

noun

(linguistics) A descriptive linguistic survey.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for description.

noun

A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.

noun

The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs.

noun

(linguistics) A descriptive linguistic survey.

noun

(taxonomy) A scientific documentation of a taxon for the purpose of introducing it to science.

Example sentences

1

Those constitute 777 pages, leaving only 590 for description of C++ language itself.

2

Now, after reading that description, you will understand what my interests are and why I like this site so much.

3

How many pages of C++ standard constitute description of standard library?

4

From what I understand though there are some assumptions made based off the readings to arrive at the description we have?

5

It is however a description of an immature attitude, cop'd by young people growing up in a massively subsidized society, and used to justify their selfishness.

6

C++ standard contains description of standard library, Java specification in general does not (partially it does specify Object, Class, Thread, and some of exceptions, but lets ignore this issue).

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To apply, send us a resume, brief description (less than 2 paragraphs) of why you’re awesome (bonus points for humor and/or creativity), why you want to work with Feeding Forward, what you want to accomplish, and your availability to: apply@feedingforward.com by 8/15.

Quote examples

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In fact, the description of the big company environment "barely any work to be done, it mostly involved sitting at a desk and writing some emails all day" is a stereotype often applied to the day to day life of boring large-company developers.

2

The best description I've heard is that it's a spectrum from "100% training provided" to "productive on day one." Older recruiters tell me that decades ago the spectrum was too far in the other direction -- willing to hire anyone, and piling on the training.

Proper noun examples

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Description Menlo is based upon the Open Source font Bitstream Vera and the public domain font Deja Vu.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use description in a sentence?

Those constitute 777 pages, leaving only 590 for description of C++ language itself.

What does description mean?

A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.

What part of speech is description?

description is commonly used as noun.