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characterization

/ˌkæɹəktəɹəˈzeɪʃən/noun6 syllables

Characterization means: a graphic or vivid verbal description.

Synonyms for characterization11

noun, as in a graphic or vivid verbal description

word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterisation

noun, as in acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

portrayal, enactment, personation

noun, as in the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

characterisation

also used for characterization

representation, definition

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What does characterization mean?3

noun

1

a graphic or vivid verbal description“too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures”

2

acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

3

the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features“the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with characterization?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for characterization, grouped by syllable

Characterization in a sentence

  • I don't think that's a very accurate characterization of his point of view.frpzzd
  • The theater company's characterization of Anne Frank was very emotional, but tasteful.papabear

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Forms of characterization

as a noun

plural
characterizations