Description (noun)

1. A spoken or written account of something, giving details about its appearance, nature, or character.
2. A representation or portrayal of something in words.
3. The act or process of describing something.
4. A set of characteristics or features by which something can be recognized.

Origin:

From middle english descripcion, from old french description, from latin descriptio ("a describing, description"), from describere ("to describe"). .

Examples:

1. The book provided a detailed description of the city's history.
2. He gave a vivid description of the accident.
3. The job posting included a description of the duties and responsibilities.
4. The lawyer provided a description of the defendant's actions on the night of the crime.
5. The artist's work included a self-description that reflected his artistic vision.