Definitions

1. noun

A word, phrase, or clause that describes or explains the meaning of another word, phrase, or clause.

“The description in the user’s profile is a good descriptor of their personality.”

2. verb

To provide a description or explanation of something.

“The artist’s new film descriptor the themes of her previous work.”

3. noun

A standard or characteristic that defines or distinguishes something.

“The new tax law has several descriptors that exempt certain businesses.”

4. noun

A device or system that converts data into a format that can be understood by a computer or other electronic device.

“The audio descriptor was used to convert the audio signal into a digital format.”

5. noun

A person or thing that describes or characterizes something.

“The artist is a good descriptor of the era’s culture.”