description
noun
a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.
self-description
-
a word derived from
description.
Example Sentences
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So he accepts Washington’s self-description as an experienced surveyor and hires him to lead a small expedition to chart the lands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Cohen's self-description as a recovering cult member resonates, right down to his continued erratic behavior.
From Salon ● May 16, 2024
Smith has thrived despite the slow play and the long rounds and his self-description as “a really impatient person” for which, “Everyone who knows me hates me for it.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2022
The Aussie spoke about feeling like a veteran at 27, and his self-description Monday included “composed” and “mature.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 4, 2022
Regarding this self-description, Bobby explained to a friend that he had never been defeated.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
