characterization

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characterization (enc)

Noun	1.	characterization - 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" characterisation, delineation, depiction, word picture, word-painting, picture description, verbal description - a statement that represents something in words epithet - descriptive word or phrase portraiture, portrayal, portrait - a word picture of a person's appearance and character
	2.	characterization - the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" characterisation description - the act of describing something
	3.	characterization - acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture personation, portrayal, enactment acting, performing, playacting, playing - the performance of a part or role in a drama impression - an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician" persona, theatrical role, role, character, part - an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"

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