Description (disambiguation)

The word description, in Switzerland, description, refer to:

• In general, the linguistic reproduction of an experience or an idea for the purpose of information dissemination. In most cases it is used for explanation, and is to be interpreted accordingly. The description can orally by words (see language )
• Writing by texts (see letter )
• Graphically by signs (see chart),
• Mimic through the pantomime (see facial expressions ) or
• Gestural by bearing ( see sign language ) take place.

• In philosophy as " descriptive method" a procedure designed for detecting characteristic features of an observable phenomenon ( phenomenon ), see phenomenology (methodology ).
• Used in anthropology and empirical social research, the thick description of a revealing possible networking with disinterested play of social facts.
• In biology, the definition of a species or higher taxon based on key ( diagnostic ) features, see first description

See also:

• Disambiguation