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characterization - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'characterization' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Characterization [ n.]
- The act or process of characterizing.

Meaning of 'characterization' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . characterization [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example in sentence:
  • the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland;
  • the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters;
  • too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
Meaning (2):
- the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
Example in sentence:
  • the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd

Nearby Words:

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