describe

verb5

1. •
   to use words to give others a clear idea of someone or something

   • The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant.
   • The geographer describes countries and cities.
2. •
   To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly how it differs from other taxa.

   • The fungus was first described by a botanist.
3. •
   To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.

   • to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle
4. •
   To give rise to a geometrical structure.

   • The function describes a very complex surface.
5. •
   (no longer used) To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

   • Passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven parts in a book. — 1611