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char⋅ac⋅ter⋅y

[kar-ik-tuh-ree, -tree]
–noun
1. the use of characters or symbols for the expression of meaning.
2. characters or symbols collectively.

Origin:
1580–90; character + -y 3
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char·ac·ter·y   (kār'ək-tə-rē, kə-rāk'-)   
n.   pl. character·ies
A system of characters or symbols used to express or convey thought and meaning.
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