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Definition of Characterization
1. Noun. A graphic or vivid verbal description. "The pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
Exact synonyms: Characterisation, 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: Characterisation
Generic synonyms: Description
Derivative terms: Characterise, Characterize
Generic synonyms: Description
Derivative terms: Characterise, Characterize
3. Noun. Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture.
Exact synonyms: Enactment, Personation, Portrayal
Generic synonyms: Acting, Performing, Playacting, Playing
Specialized synonyms: Impression, Character, Part, Persona, Role, Theatrical Role
Derivative terms: Enact, Personate, Portray
Generic synonyms: Acting, Performing, Playacting, Playing
Specialized synonyms: Impression, Character, Part, Persona, Role, Theatrical Role
Derivative terms: Enact, Personate, Portray
Definition of Characterization
1. n. The act or process of characterizing.
Medical Definition of Characterization
1. The discernment, description, or attributing of distinguishing traits. (05 Mar 2000)