1. A delineation or explanation of something by an account setting forth the subject’s characteristics or qualities (description of a patentable process).
2. A representation by words or drawing of something seen or heard or otherwise experienced (description of the criminal) (description of the accident).
3. An enumeration or specific identification of something ( description of items in the estate).
4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
5. Patents. In a U.S. patent application, the section that (1) comprehensively characterizes the invention in language that is clear and complete enough to enable anyone skilled in the relevant art to make and use the invention; (2) explains the best mode for using the invention; and (3) usu. includes an explanation of drawings that are part of the application. • The detailed description typically makes up the largest portion of the application’s specification. — Also termed (in sense 5) enabling disclosure; enabling requirement; written description. [Cases: Patents 99. C.J.S. Patents § 139.]
