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# getVerbDescription

> Get the description text for a verb.

Get the description text for a verb from the schema.

## **Parameters**

**`verbName`** `string` — required

The verb name.

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## **Returns**

`string` -- The description string, or empty string if not found.

## **Example**

```typescript {4}
import { SchemaUtils } from '@signalwire/sdk';

const schema = new SchemaUtils();
const desc = schema.getVerbDescription('answer');
console.log(desc);
```