text: the plain language of the statute supports this straightforward approach.the word describe means to express,portray,or represent.see black law dictionary ed.webster third new international dictionary.a description may be detailed or it may be general,setting forth only the recognizable features,or characteristic marks,of the thing described while leaving the rest to the imagination.oxford english dictionary ed.for example,a craigslist ad describing an apartment with laundry,a dishwasher,rooftop access,central,and a closet may leave much to the imagination.after all,the description does not mention the apartment square footage,windows,or floor number.but though the ad omits features,we would still call it a description because it accurately conveys the recognizable features of the apartment.