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/dɪpˈɪkʃən/
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[ US /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ ]
[ US /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ ]
NOUN
- a representation by picture or portraiture
- a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
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a graphic or vivid verbal description
too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland - representation by drawing or painting etc
How To Use depiction In A Sentence
- The ASA said the complaints had cited the cartoon depiction of Christ and the Sacred Heart, the use of the term "miraculous" for describing a mobile phone deal, and the fact that it was published on Maundy Thursday. BBC News - Home
- It is showing a letter embracing a woman and the depiction to emphasize emotion filled letter is simply unparallel .
- It seems like some critics who at one moment will adulate a neo-realistic picture for its unwavering depiction of an emotional truth will the next second decry a film for depicting violence in a graphic/real way. Sundance Movie Review/Video Blog: Michael Winterbottom’s The Killer Inside Me | /Film
- Robin Hood, the latest depiction of folklore's most enduring and filmable character — directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe — will open the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday and in theaters on Friday. Robin Hood's fluid identity flows on
- Sorley's depiction of how General Abrams dedicated himself to this task is compelling.
- The honest depiction seemed to emphasize his worst features: his big nose, the dark circles under his eyes, his slightly receding hairline.
- There in a window above the altar was Mary and her story, the annunciation and visitation; at the bottom of the window there was also a depiction of the donors, The Guild of Bakers.
- The tradition of the picturesque dates back to paintings and depictions from centuries earlier, which portrayed peasants and farmers as happy, apple-cheeked characters working in harmony with the land.
- Tokyo Metro's monthly Manner Manner Poster campaign utilizes bold, cartoon-like depictions of a certain antisocial behavior subway riders should avoid doing ... on the subway, at least. Japanese Subway Manner Posters
- And he does so on the sole basis of the appearance of these images and maledictions in the depictions of Simone's death elicited by torture from the accused.