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

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"