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characterisation

/ characterisation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
"the media''s characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"
Type of:
description
Derived:
qualify characterize characterise
noun Sense 2
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"
Type of:
description verbal description
Kinds of:
epithet portrayal portraiture portrait
Derived:
qualify characterize characterise describe depict
Semantic Complexity
46%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
15
Times Searched
2
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description verbal description epithet portrayal portraiture portrait