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1. (v.t.) characterize
to be a characteristic of; distinguish; mark.
2. characterize
to describe the character of.
3. characterize
to attribute a specific character to:
characterized him as a scoundrel.
Etymology: (1585–95; < ML < Gk)
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| Definition of 'characterize' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) qualify, characterize, characterise
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
"You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
2. (verb) characterize, characterise
be characteristic of
"What characterizes a Venetian painting?"
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1. (verb) characterize
be characterized by
to have as a typical quality
His paintings are characterized by peacefulness.
2. characterize
to describe in a particular way
attitudes I would characterize as European
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) characterize
to make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features
2. (verb) characterize
to engrave or imprint
3. (verb) characterize
to indicate the character of; to describe
4. (verb) characterize
to be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of
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