'Characterization' definitions:

Definition of 'characterization'

(from WordNet)
noun
A graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters" [syn: word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisation]
noun
The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" [syn: characterization, characterisation]
noun
Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture [syn: portrayal, characterization, enactment, personation]

Definition of 'Characterization'

From: GCIDE
  • Characterization \Char`ac*ter*i*za"tion\, n. The act or process of characterizing. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'characterization'

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Words containing 'Characterization'