a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe something or someone. [count] Reporters called the scene “a disaster area,” and I think that was an accurate description. I applied for the position after reading the job descriptiona statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe something or someone. [count] Reporters called the scene “a disaster area,” and I think that was an accurate description. I applied for the position after reading the job description