a statement that defines a word, rule etc

description

(an act of) describing; a kind or type

account in speech, writing

a piece of writing (on any one subject)

written discourse

the process of explaining; a statement, fact etc that explains

clarification; reason

(an instance of) explaining or describing a theory, plan etc

written description

a comment or opinion; to say something (which is more usual)

comment, observation

meaning

meaning