characterization
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ɪk noun
1.
portrayal; description: the actor's characterization of a politician.
2.
the act of characterizing.
3.
the creation and convincing representation of fictitious characters.
Origin:
1560–70; < Medieval Latin charactērizāt(us) marked (past participle of charactērizāre to characterize; see -ate1) + Latin -iōn- -ion
1560–70; < Medieval Latin charactērizāt(us) marked (past participle of charactērizāre to characterize; see -ate1) + Latin -iōn- -ion
Related forms
re·char·ac·ter·i·za·tion, noun
self-char·ac·ter·i·za·tion, noun
Synonyms
1. representation, depiction, delineation.
1. representation, depiction, delineation.
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| 1. | description of character, traits, etc |
| 2. | the act of characterizing |
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Word Origin & History
characterization
1670, "marking out of a precise form," from characterize (q.v.). Meaning "description of essential features" is from 1814.
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Example sentences
The lampooning seems rather reckless today and the characterization overbroad.
Perhaps have a talk with the student and tell her that her characterization of the other student was inappropriate.
Bridge enthusiasts would further disagree with the characterization of the card game as a nonphysical activity.
For anyone remotely familiar with these industry leaders, such a characterization is nothing short of ridiculous.
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