description

noun6

1. •
   an account in words that helps others see a person, place or thing clearly in their minds
2. •
   A scientific documentation of a taxon for the purpose of introducing it to science.

   • The type description of the fungus was written by a botanist.
3. •
   A descriptive linguistic survey.
4. •
   The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs.
5. •
   The act or practice of recording and describing actual language usage in a given speech community, as opposed to prescription, i.e. laying down norms of language usage.
6. •
   A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.

   • The zoo had no lions, tigers, or cats of any description.