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description

[dih-skrip-shuhn] / dɪˈskrɪp ʃən /




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This description applies to a wide range of systems, including light waves, molecular vibrations, and even the motion of a single trapped atom.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Sui said the description of the resort as a “flagship project” was promotional language based on plans for it to adopt the virtual-currency network’s technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Asked about that description, Sir Philip said: "The word I would use is disinterested."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Indeed, the March FOMC-meeting minutes noted that “some participants judged that there was a strong case for a two-sided description of the committee’s future interest-rate decisions in the post-meeting statement.‘

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Books vary widely on their inclusion of cultural information, but some type of description adds tremendously to the value of the book and to the understanding required to evaluate and learn the material.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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