descriptor
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- noun
- /dɪˈskrɛptər/
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descriptor
- Most of the new descriptors were used only once and by officials in one district.
- descriptors of morale
- optimism descriptors
- pessimism descriptors
All of those sorts of descriptors can apply to it.
- All of those sorts of descriptors can apply to it.
- All these definitions or these various descriptors have different, slightly different meanings.
- The robot is supposed to operate according to descriptors that you would use to describe your own home.
- But I live, I noticed that I live by something that I, for lack of a better descriptor, call the theory of close calls.
- We have a great team, but I think the the word writer is almost an improper descriptor of them because they do so much more than just write.
- And you'll see in the program that there are some more descriptors of those.
- OK listen, as much as I hate fast fashion when I see fat people, and by fat that's fat is not a derogatory term, it is a descriptor.
- They want descriptors of it that come to you based on your senses, all of your senses.
Examples
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But actually universal is a, you know, a descriptor, right?
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As CLD and NJCLD cautioned, these descriptors warrant careful consideration when determining the broader implications of the work.
Academic text (2013) -
A card was created for each descriptor chosen in Phase I.
Academic text (2008) -
In this instance, only the "they see someone else doing it" descriptor had any other connections.
Academic text (2008) -
All of those sorts of descriptors can apply to it.
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The linking words and descriptors included on the map provide the detail needed to indicate understanding.
Academic text (2012) -
In other words, the personal descriptors of these students may all be interrelated.
Academic text (2015) -
Responsibility, dependability, dedication, commitment, and competence are just a few descriptors of these fine young men.
Academic text (1992) -
Hence, the relatively more impressive findings with the descriptors than the categorical judgments are not necessarily surprising.
Academic text (1993) -
The term 'colorful' is a great descriptor for her vibrant personality.
Synonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word descriptor comes from parts meaning 'down' (de-) and 'to write' (scribere), like in describe and scribe. So a descriptor is a word that 'writes down' or gives details about someone or something.