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
WSFS Constitution Hugo Award final ballot counting method via predicate surface "defines"
surface form: Hugo Award tie-breaking rules
WSFS Constitution Hugo Award eligibility extensions via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution Hugo Award category word-count limits via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution Hugo Award category genre boundaries via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution Hugo Award category format boundaries via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution Hugo Award category professional vs fan distinctions via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution WSFS business meeting agenda structure via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution WSFS business meeting voting procedures via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution WSFS business meeting quorum via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution WSFS business meeting officers via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution WSFS business meeting debate rules via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution constitutional amendment ratification process via predicate surface "defines"
WSFS Constitution standing rules relationship to constitution via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan organization of public prosecutors offices via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan authority of public prosecutors via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan functions of public prosecutors via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan hierarchical structure of public prosecutors offices via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan ranks of public prosecutors via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan duties of public prosecutors via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan qualifications of public prosecutors via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan appointment of public prosecutors via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan disciplinary measures for public prosecutors via predicate surface "defines"
Public Prosecutors Office Act of Japan status of public prosecutors as officials via predicate surface "defines"
Executive Order 13556 categories and subcategories of Controlled Unclassified Information through the CUI Registry via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Ecuador political organization of Ecuador via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Ecuador structure of the Ecuadorian state via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Ecuador powers of government institutions via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Ecuador rights of citizens via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Ecuador duties of citizens via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Ecuador fundamental guarantees via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Zimbabwe structure of the state of Zimbabwe via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Zimbabwe powers of the Government of Zimbabwe via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Zimbabwe fundamental principles of the Zimbabwean state via predicate surface "defines"
Constitution of Zimbabwe fundamental rights of citizens of Zimbabwe via predicate surface "defines"
Annex 11 Notification and Response procedures for timely notification between the Parties via predicate surface "defines"
Annex 11 Notification and Response procedures for coordinated response between the Parties via predicate surface "defines"
pleasure-dome of Xanadu Samuel Taylor Coleridge via predicate surface "describedBy"
Through a Window decades of chimpanzee research
Through a Window social lives of chimpanzees
Through a Window tool use in chimpanzees
Through a Window aggression in chimpanzees
Through a Window cooperation in chimpanzees
Through a Window family bonds in chimpanzees
Through a Window fieldwork experiences of Jane Goodall
Article 27 of the Constitution of Norway that the King chooses a Council from among Norwegian citizens via predicate surface "defines"
The Price Two estranged brothers reunite to sell their late father’s furniture and confront the emotional and financial costs of their past decisions. via predicate surface "plotSummary"
Attorney Act of Japan qualifications of attorneys in Japan via predicate surface "defines"
Attorney Act of Japan duties of attorneys in Japan via predicate surface "defines"
Attorney Act of Japan rights of attorneys in Japan via predicate surface "defines"
Attorney Act of Japan disciplinary procedures for attorneys in Japan via predicate surface "defines"