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Meaning of 'characterize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Characterize [ v. t.]
- To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.
- To engrave or imprint.
- To indicate the character of; to describe.
- To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of.

Meaning of 'characterize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . characterize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be characteristic of
Example in sentence:
  • This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue;
  • What characterizes a Venetian painting?
Meaning (2):
- describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
Example in sentence:
  • This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover;
  • You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist

Nearby Words:

chab chabasite chablis chabouk chabuk chace chachalaca chacma chaconne chad

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