# Meta description: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> The meta description is a summary of a page's content included in its HTML metadata.
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# Meta description

The meta description is a summary of a page's content included in its HTML metadata

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It can be used as the snippet for a search result, although the search engine may select different text. It should be written specifically and faithfully to the page. There is no length that guarantees it will be shown in full on every device or for every query.

Topics

[SEO, content and GEO](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/seo-contenidos-y-geo)

## Related concepts

- [Generative search](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/generative-search)
- [Duplicate content](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/duplicated-content.html)
- [Evergreen content](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/evergreen.html)

## References

- [Google: snippets and meta descriptions](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/snippet)