| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abridgment | A shortened version or summary. |
| 2. | abstract | A brief summary of a text. |
| 3. | account | A spoken or written explanation. |
| 4. | accounting | A giving of an explanation. |
| 5. | analysis | A detailed examination and explanation. |
| 6. | annotation | A note explaining or commenting. |
| 7. | articulation | A clear expression of ideas. |
| 8. | autobiography | A self-written life account. |
| 9. | bio | A short account of someone’s life. |
| 10. | biography | An account of a person’s life. |
| 11. | blurb | A brief promotional account. |
| 12. | breakdown | A detailed explanatory division. |
| 13. | brief | A concise summary or account. |
| 14. | capsule | A very short summary. |
| 15. | caption | A short explanatory text. |
| 16. | case history | A record of relevant facts. |
| 17. | character sketch | A brief account of someone’s character. |
| 18. | characterization | A depiction of qualities or nature. |
| 19. | chronicle | A factual account of events. |
| 20. | clarification | An explanation removing confusion. |
| 21. | commentary | An explanatory account or discussion. |
| 22. | definition | A statement of exact meaning. |
| 23. | delineation | A detailed outlining or depiction. |
| 24. | depiction | A representation in words or images. |
| 25. | detail | A specific descriptive item. |
| 26. | details | Specific pieces of information. |
| 27. | digest | A condensed account of information. |
| 28. | documentation | Written records explaining facts or features. |
| 29. | dossier | A file of descriptive records. |
| 30. | elucidation | An explanation that makes things clear. |
| 31. | enumeration | A listing one by one. |
| 32. | evocation | A vivid calling-up in words. |
| 33. | explanation | A statement making something clear. |
| 34. | explication | A detailed explanation of meaning. |
| 35. | exposition | A detailed explanation or presentation. |
| 36. | expression | A way of putting an idea. |
| 37. | eyewitness account | A report by someone present. |
| 38. | factual account | An account based on facts. |
| 39. | figure | An illustration in a text. |
| 40. | firsthand account | A report from direct experience. |
| 41. | formulation | A way of expressing something. |
| 42. | full account | A complete description or report. |
| 43. | graphic | A visual representation or illustration. |
| 44. | handling | The way something is presented. |
| 45. | history | An account of past events. |
| 46. | illustration | An example or clarifying depiction. |
| 47. | image | A mental or visual representation. |
| 48. | impression | A general sense or depiction. |
| 49. | interpretation | An explanation of meaning or significance. |
| 50. | inventory | A detailed list of items. |
| 51. | itemization | A listing of details separately. |
| 52. | life story | An account of someone’s life. |
| 53. | likeness | A visual representation resembling someone. |
| 54. | list | A series of named items. |
| 55. | listing | A list of details or items. |
| 56. | log | A regular written record. |
| 57. | lowdown | Informal essential information or account. |
| 58. | narration | The telling of events or story. |
| 59. | narrative | A connected account of events. |
| 60. | note | A brief written account. |
| 61. | oral account | A spoken description or report. |
| 62. | outline | A brief general account. |
| 63. | outlining | The act of summarizing main points. |
| 64. | overview | A broad summary of main features. |
| 65. | particularization | A detailed statement of particulars. |
| 66. | particulars | Specific details about something. |
| 67. | pen portrait | A short written character depiction. |
| 68. | picture | A vivid mental or visual representation. |
| 69. | portrait | A detailed depiction of a person. |
| 70. | portrayal | A presentation of someone or something. |
| 71. | precis | A concise summary of a text. |
| 72. | profile | A concise account of key features. |
| 73. | recap | A brief summary of events. |
| 74. | recital | A detailed recounting of facts. |
| 75. | recountal | An act of telling events. |
| 76. | recounting | A telling of events or details. |
| 77. | relation | A telling or recounting of events. |
| 78. | rendering | A depiction or artistic presentation. |
| 79. | report | A formal account of facts. |
| 80. | representation | A depiction or presentation of something. |
| 81. | review | A critical account or assessment. |
| 82. | rundown | An informal summary or account. |
| 83. | sketch | A brief or rough account. |
| 84. | spec | An informal technical specification. |
| 85. | specification | A precise statement of requirements. |
| 86. | specs | Technical details or specifications. |
| 87. | statement | An expressed account or declaration. |
| 88. | summary | A short account of main points. |
| 89. | survey | A general review or overview. |
| 90. | synopsis | A concise summary of main points. |
| 91. | telling | A narration or recounting. |
| 92. | thumbnail | A very brief summary or sketch. |
| 93. | treatment | A way a subject is presented. |
| 94. | verbal picture | A description using words. |
| 95. | version | A particular form of an account. |
| 96. | visual | A picture or graphic representation. |
| 97. | word picture | A vivid description in words. |
| 98. | word portrait | A written depiction of someone. |
| 99. | write-up | A short written account. |
| 100. | written account | A description put in writing. |
