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Characterization

Characterization Meaning & Definition
Characterization Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Characterization?

[n] acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture
[n] the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"
[n] 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"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Characterization: characterisation | delineation | depiction | enactment | personation | picture | portrayal | word picture | word-painting

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See Also | acting | character | description | epithet | impression | part | performing | persona | playacting | playing | portrait | portraiture | portrayal | role | theatrical role | verbal description

Characterization In Webster's Dictionary

\Char`ac*ter*i*za"tion\, n. The act or process of characterizing.

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