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Meaning of the word describing in English

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describing

Verb

1.

give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

Example:
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the man was described as tall, clean-shaven, and with short dark hair
Synonym:
report narrate recount relate tell of set out chronicle express detail represent evoke catalog explain expound elucidate illustrate discuss designate pronounce call label style dub characterize classify class categorize portray depict brand hail paint
2.

mark out or draw (a geometric figure).

Example:
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on the diameter of a circle an equilateral triangle is described
Synonym:
delineate mark out outline trace draw sketch
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