English to English
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
The media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd.
source: WordNet 3.0
- acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act or process of characterizing.
source: Webster 1913
