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characterization

/,kærɪktərɪ'zeɪʃən/

Synonyms of characterization Antonyms of characterization Examples of characterization Usage of characterization Parts of characterization Definition that contains characterization Words sounding like characterization Explanation of characterization

noun
the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
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"the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"

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characterisation

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description
noun
acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
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enactment personation portrayal

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acting playing playacting performing
noun
a graphic or vivid verbal description
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"the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"

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characterisation delineation depiction picture word-painting word picture

type of:
verbal description description

Examples of characterization

"the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"
"the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"