Definition vs Description

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Definition

Top 1000 (molto comune)B1noun

Description

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1noun
 DefinitionDescription
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/
SignificatoA clear explanation of the meaning of a word.A spoken or written explanation of something.
EsempioThe definition of love can vary from person to person.Can you give me a description of the new movie?
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFRB1A1
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionicareful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/​the definition, by definition, under a/​the definition, careful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/​the definition, by definition, under a/​the definitioncomplete, comprehensive, detailed, give (somebody), issue, offer (somebody), apply to somebody, fit somebody
Contrariambiguity, confusionobfuscation, confusion
Errori comuniConfused with 'definitive' which refers to something final or conclusive., Using it in a grammatical context where 'meaning' is more suitable., Mistaking it for 'definer', which is a person who defines.Confusing 'description' with 'prescription'., Using 'descriptive' instead of 'description' when referring to the noun., Saying 'describe' instead of 'description' in noun contexts.
Note d'usoUse 'definition' when discussing the meaning of words in educational contexts. It is appropriate for formal writing and informal conversations but avoid it in overly casual settings.Use 'description' when explaining something clearly, often in writing. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.

Domande frequenti: Definition vs Description

Qual è la differenza tra Definition e Description?

Definition: A clear explanation of the meaning of a word. Description: A spoken or written explanation of something.

Definition e Description sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Definition: B1, Description: A1 sulla scala CEFR.

Posso usare Definition e Description in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Definition e Description sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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