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How to pronounce “description

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Pronunciation guide for description

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of description with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Silence of Physicsbecause they run programs that have abstract descriptions.
Definition summary
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce description

The Silence of Physics

because they run programs that have abstract descriptions.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “description

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
  • The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs.
  • A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.
  • (taxonomy) A scientific documentation of a taxon for the purpose of introducing it to science.
  • (linguistics) The act or practice of recording and describing actual language usage in a given speech community, as opposed to prescription, i.e. laying down norms of language usage.
  • (linguistics) A descriptive linguistic survey.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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