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"descretion" is probably misspelled. Trying decoration instead Definition of decoration

1. decoration [ n ] something used to beautify

Used in print:

(Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)

Makes drawings and plans of rooms showing placement of furniture , floor_coverings , wall decorations , and determines color_schemes .

(Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...)

The vases which resulted had different shapes , far more complex decoration , and a larger sense of style .

Though the spread of this type of decoration in the Aegean has not_yet been precisely determined , it seems to appear first in the Cyclades , which were among the leading exporters of pottery throughout the century .

Synonyms decoration ornament ornamentation Related Terms artifact design falderal set_decoration interior_decoration brass gargoyle Christmas_tree centerpiece architectural_ornament knob adornment cockade embellishment stud garnish graffito hanging beading nailhead bow lunula molding hood_ornament sgraffito necklet spiral sprig flower_arrangement finial arabesque encrustation tail_fin tinsel rosemaling tracery wind_bells garnish inlay decorate dress

2. decoration [ n ] an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Synonyms medal laurel_wreath medallion palm ribbon decoration Related Terms award Order_of_the_Purple_Heart Medal_of_Honor Distinguished_Service_Medal Navy_Cross Air_Medal Distinguished_Service_Order Distinguished_Flying_Cross Silver_Star_Medal gold_medal bronze_medal Bronze_Star_Medal Victoria_Cross Distinguished_Conduct_Medal Distinguished_Service_Cross Croix_de_Guerre Medaille_Militaire oak_leaf_cluster silver_medal decorate

3. decoration [ n ] the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

Synonyms decoration Related Terms change_of_state trimming tattoo window_dressing adornment tessellation figuration marking ornamentation titivation deck

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