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What does Description mean?
A description tells details about something.
Dictionary definition
A description is language that explains what someone or something is like.
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In the reading passage, description helped us understand the writer's exact meaning.
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Using description in my essay made my interpretation more precise and clear.
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Practice 1
What does description mean?
Description means A description tells details about something.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to description?
The choice "explanation" is closest in meaning because description means a description tells details about something.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for description?
The choice "summary" is a strong contrast because description means a description tells details about something.
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MeaningDescription means A description tells details about something.
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