Meaning & use
short description
A brief account that summarizes the main features of something without giving full detail.
See it in a sentence
The product page includes a short description under the main photo.
Write a short description of your job duties for the application form.
A note on using this word
A short description highlights only key points, unlike a full description, which covers details more thoroughly.
Words with a similar meaning
summaryblurb
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