# DESCRIBE (/docs/reference/sql/statements/describe)



DESCRIBE [#describe]

The Query API accepts a statement that starts with `DESCRIBE`. Use it to
inspect a table's columns and types.

Syntax [#syntax]

```sql
DESCRIBE TABLE <table>
```

Examples [#examples]

Inspect a system table.

```sql test
DESCRIBE TABLE system.one
```

Related [#related]

* [System tables](/docs/reference/sql/system-tables)
* [SELECT](/docs/reference/sql/statements/select)