Characterization - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Characterization :  (noun)
1: a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters" [syn: word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterisation]
2: the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" [syn: characterisation]
3: acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture [syn: portrayal, enactment, personation]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Characterization : \Char`ac*ter*i*za"tion\, n. The act or process of characterizing.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Characterization

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