Definitions for characterization
ˌkær ɪk tər əˈzeɪ ʃənchar·ac·ter·i·za·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisationnoun

   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"

2. characterization, characterisationnoun

   the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

   "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"

3. portrayal, characterization, enactment, personationnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.3 / 4 votes

1. characterizationnoun

   The act or process of characterizing.

2. Etymology: From χαρακτηρίζω, from χαρακτήρ, from χαράσσω (engrave)

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1. Characterization

   Characterization or characterisation is the representation of persons (or other beings or creatures) in narrative and dramatic works. The term character development is sometimes used as a synonym. This representation may include direct methods like the attribution of qualities in description or commentary, and indirect (or "dramatic") methods inviting readers to infer qualities from characters' actions, dialogue, or appearance. Such a personage is called a character. Character is a literary element.

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1. characterization

   Characterization is a literary device used to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story, often presenting their appearance, personality, behavior, and other qualities. It can be direct, as told by the narrator, or indirect, where the character's personality is revealed through their actions, thoughts, or dialogue.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Characterizationnoun

   the act or process of characterizing

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Characterization

   Characterization or characterisation is the art of creating characters for a narrative, including the process of conveying information about them. It is a literary element and may be employed in dramatic works of art or everyday conversation. Characters may be presented by means of description, through their actions, speech, or thoughts.

Matched Categories

1. • Acting
   • Description

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce characterization?

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How to say characterization in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of characterization in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of characterization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of characterization in a Sentence

1. Peter Carr:

   BuzzFeed's description of specific statements to the Special Counsel's Office, and characterization of documents and testimony obtained by this office, regarding Michael Cohen's Congressional testimony are not accurate.

2. Steve Orlando:

   I would disagree with the characterization of it being a 'snitch app.' I would call it a feedback method, i think particularly for faculty, we are enormously [grateful] for our faculty.

3. Keith Ellison:

   Karen Monahan and I were in a long-term relationship which ended in 2016, and I still care deeply for Karen Monahan well-being, this video does not exist because I never behaved in this way, and any characterization otherwise is false.

4. Keith Ellison:

   Karen Monahan and I were in a long-term relationship which ended in 2016, and I still care deeply for her well-being, this video does not exist because I never behaved in this way, and any characterization otherwise is false.

5. Joseph Dunford:

   We watch with great concern when industry partners work in China knowing that there is that indirect benefit, frankly, 'indirect' may be not a full characterization of the way it really is, it is more of a direct benefit to the Chinese military.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=characterization
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Characterization
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characterization
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/characterization
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=characterization
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=characterization