Definition of Characterization

1. Noun. A graphic or vivid verbal description. "The pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"


2. Noun. The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features. "The media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"
Exact synonyms: Characterisation
Generic synonyms: Description
Derivative terms: Characterise, Characterize

3. Noun. Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture.
Exact synonyms: Enactment, Personation, Portrayal
Generic synonyms: Acting, Performing, Playacting, Playing
Specialized synonyms: Impression, Character, Part, Persona, Role, Theatrical Role
Derivative terms: Enact, Personate, Portray

Definition of Characterization

1. n. The act or process of characterizing.

Definition of Characterization

1. Noun. The act or process of characterizing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Characterization

1. The discernment, description, or attributing of distinguishing traits. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Characterization

characteristic X-ray
characteristic curve
characteristic emission
characteristic function
characteristic polynomial
characteristic polynomials
characteristic radiation
characteristical
characteristically
characteristicalness
characteristick
characteristicness
characteristics
characterizability
characterizable
characterization
characterizations
characterize
characterized
characterizer
characterizers
characterizes
characterizing
characterizing group
characterless
characterlessly
characterlessness
characterlike
characterologic
characterological

Literary usage of Characterization

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Inductive Sociology: A Syllabus of Methods, Analyses and Classifications by Franklin Henry Giddings (1901)
"The high degree of characterization is that made possible by an experience ... Motives of Characterization. — The motives of characterization are more ..."

2. Readings in Descriptive and Historical Sociology by Franklin Henry Giddings (1906)
"By the practical activity of characterization is meant the adjustment of the ... preciation and of utilization, the degrees of characterization are ..."

3. Managing Coal Combustion Residues in Mines by National Academies Press, National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"In practice, site characterization and CCR characterization should be carried ... For example, site characterization data are needed to inform the design of ..."

4. Trends in Japanese Textile Technology by John E. Berkowitch (2000)
"This part of the report highlights key advances in characterization, products, ... Characterization 1.1. Objective Specification of Fabric and Apparel ..."

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