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Definition of Characterisation
1. Noun. A graphic or vivid verbal description. "The pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
Exact synonyms: Characterization, Delineation, Depiction, Picture, Word Picture, Word-painting
Generic synonyms: Description, Verbal Description
Specialized synonyms: Epithet, Portrait, Portraiture, Portrayal
Derivative terms: Characterise, Delineate, Delineate, Depict, Depict
Generic synonyms: Description, Verbal Description
Specialized synonyms: Epithet, Portrait, Portraiture, Portrayal
Derivative terms: Characterise, Delineate, Delineate, Depict, Depict
2. Noun. The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features. "The media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"
Exact synonyms: Characterization
Generic synonyms: Description
Derivative terms: Characterise, Characterize
Generic synonyms: Description
Derivative terms: Characterise, Characterize