describes
P264
predicate
Indicates that one entity provides an explanation, representation, or account of another entity or concept.
All labels observed (64)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| defines | 29,662 |
| describes canonical | 19,259 |
| portrays | 17,734 |
| plotSummary | 6,453 |
| describedBy | 2,037 |
| explains | 1,938 |
| describesEvent | 1,229 |
| clarifies | 959 |
| depictsEvent | 859 |
| described | 542 |
| describesConcept | 250 |
| description | 212 |
| usedToDescribe | 168 |
| styleDescription | 117 |
| mediaDescription | 104 |
| describesAs | 63 |
| describesPerson | 45 |
| describesAttribute | 41 |
| isDescribedBy | 39 |
| describesQuality | 29 |
| describesTaxon | 29 |
| describesProcess | 19 |
| tailDescription | 18 |
| containsDescriptionOf | 16 |
| mathematicallyDescribedBy | 15 |
| aimsToDescribe | 9 |
| describesTraitOf | 8 |
| describesOutcome | 7 |
| areDescribedBy | 6 |
| hasTheoreticalDescription | 6 |
| describesFunctionAs | 5 |
| describesBehavior | 4 |
| statementDescribes | 4 |
| describedByTheory | 3 |
| describesAct | 3 |
| describesInteractionOf | 3 |
| describesWeather | 3 |
| décrit | 3 |
| beschreibt | 2 |
| describedByTerm | 2 |
| describesClass | 2 |
| describesObject | 2 |
| describesScenario | 2 |
| describesStateOf | 2 |
| describesSubject | 2 |
| firstDescribes | 2 |
| isUsedToDescribe | 2 |
| PaulDescribesAs | 1 |
| accuratelyDescribes | 1 |
| apologyDescribedAs | 1 |
| describedAmericanDreamAs | 1 |
| describesAccordingTo | 1 |
| describesPhenomenon | 1 |
| describesSituation | 1 |
| describesTitle | 1 |
| explainsQualitatively | 1 |
| helpsDescribe | 1 |
| kirjeldus | 1 |
| linearDescription | 1 |
| mustDescribe | 1 |
| normativelyDescribes | 1 |
| openingWordsDescribe | 1 |
| phaseIDescription | 1 |
| theoryDescribedIn | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: describes
Generated description
Indicates that one entity provides an explanation, representation, or account of another entity or concept.
Sample triples (81,936)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| IEC 61850 | communication protocols for electrical substations via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEC 61850 | data models for substation devices via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEC 61850 | services for protection and control functions via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEC 61850 | substation configuration language via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEC 61850 | GOOSE messaging via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEC 61850 | Sampled Values communication via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | synchronization of clocks over IP networks via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | synchronization of audio signals over IP via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | synchronization of video signals over IP via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | synchronization of broadcast signals over IP via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
|
SMPTE ST 2059
surface form:
SMPTE ST 2059-1
|
SMPTE epoch for time alignment via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
|
SMPTE ST 2059
surface form:
SMPTE ST 2059-1
|
relationship between PTP time and video/audio reference signals via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
|
SMPTE ST 2059
surface form:
SMPTE ST 2059-2
|
PTP profiles for professional media networks via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
|
SMPTE ST 2059
surface form:
SMPTE ST 2059-2
|
PTP parameters for broadcast applications via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | use of PTP grandmaster clocks in media facilities via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | mapping between PTP time and video frame boundaries via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | mapping between PTP time and audio sample clocks via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| SMPTE ST 2059 | timing relationships for ancillary data in IP media systems via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees | scope of application of the 1951 Refugee Convention after 1951 via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| Satyagraha | Mahatma Gandhi in writings and speeches via predicate surface "describedBy" ⓘ |
| Fida'i | Palestinian identity ⓘ |
| Fida'i | Palestinian struggle ⓘ |
| Fida'i | aspirations for freedom ⓘ |
| Fida'i | aspirations for self-determination ⓘ |
| Convention on International Civil Aviation | principle of complete and exclusive sovereignty of a state over the airspace above its territory via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| Convention on International Civil Aviation | freedoms of the air framework via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 4252 | user authentication methods for SSH via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 4252 | message formats for SSH authentication via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 4252 | protocol flow for SSH authentication via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 4252 | requirements for SSH authentication methods via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 8446 | TLS 1.3 handshake protocol via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 8446 | TLS 1.3 record protocol via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 8446 | TLS 1.3 alert protocol via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 8446 | TLS 1.3 key schedule via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 8446 | TLS 1.3 cipher suites via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 8446 | TLS 1.3 extension mechanisms via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| RFC 8446 | TLS 1.3 state machine via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union | political system of the Soviet Union via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union | economic system of the Soviet Union via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union | social system of the Soviet Union via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union | rights of citizens of the Soviet Union via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union | duties of citizens of the Soviet Union via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | defense priorities via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | defense objectives via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | strategic approach for the U.S. military via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | force planning guidance via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | capability development priorities via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | global posture priorities via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | alliances and partnerships priorities via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| National Defense Strategy of the United States | deterrence posture via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |