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describing

The correct spelling is describing.

How to pronounce describing

verb

Say it like: Des-cri-bin-g

The correct spelling is describing. To represent in words. For example: "The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Usage Examples

The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant.

to describe a circle by the compasses;   a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle

The function describes a very complex surface.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To represent in words.
  2. 2.To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.
  3. 3.To give rise to a geometrical structure.
  4. 4.To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly how it differs from other taxa.
  5. 5.To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

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