Definitions for CHARACTERIZE
ˈkær ɪk təˌraɪzchar·ac·ter·ize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. qualify, characterize, characteriseverb

   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. characterize, characteriseverb

   be characteristic of

   "What characterizes a Venetian painting?"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Characterizeverb

   (Chem.) to identify the structure or nature of; as, the antibiotic activity in the sample was characterized by HPLC, and proved to be erythromycin.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. characterizeverb

   To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative.)

2. characterizeverb

   To determine the characteristics of.

3. Etymology: From characterizare, from χαρακτηρίζω, from χαρακτήρ.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Characterizeverb

   Etymology: from character.

   1. To give a character or an account of the personal qualities of any man.

   It is some commendation, that we have avoided publickly to characterize any person, without long experience. Jonathan Swift.

   2. To engrave, or imprint.

   They may be called anticipations, prenotions, or sentiments characterized and engraven in the soul, born with it, and growing up with it. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

   3. To mark with a particular stamp or token.

   There are faces not only individual, but gentilitious and national; European, Asiatick, Chinese, African, and Grecian faces are characterized. John Arbuthnot, on Air.

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1. characterize

   To characterize means to describe or define the distinctive qualities, features or traits of someone or something. It often involves analyzing and detailing the essential attributes or aspects that make up the nature or identity of a person, object or concept.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Characterizeverb

   to make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features

2. Characterizeverb

   to engrave or imprint

3. Characterizeverb

   to indicate the character of; to describe

4. Characterizeverb

   to be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of

5. Etymology: [LL. characterizare, Gr. : cf. F. charactriser.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. characterize

   To express the character of.

   They did characterize the president beautifully as a loving, kind, empathetic and passionate being.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 15, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Distinguish
   • Think Of

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CHARACTERIZE' in Verbs Frequency: #949

How to pronounce CHARACTERIZE?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CHARACTERIZE in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CHARACTERIZE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of CHARACTERIZE in a Sentence

1. Ryan Lizza:

   I am dismayed thatThe New Yorkerhas decided to characterize a respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate, i am sorry to my friends, workplace colleagues, and loved ones for any embarrassment this episode may cause. I loveThe The New Yorker... But this decision, which was made hastily and without a full investigation of the relevant facts, was a terrible mistake.

2. Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird:

   I would characterize the meeting as constructive and worthwhile, and we look forward to resolving that issue. It's still not resolved today, but that’s why I came, this is a complex case … (The) minister understands how important this is to me, to all Canadians. I thought today’s meeting was a very constructive step on the road to a successful resolution.

3. Thomas Heaton:

   There is now a catalog that stores the locations, sizes and times of millions of past earthquakes, it is quite straightforward to characterize the statistical behavior of these events.

4. Mike Tirico:

   He did n’t want to talk on camera, i can tell ya, I characterize Aaron as disappointed that news has come out of this rift with the Packers. He expressed a couple of times how much he loves Green Bay, loves the fans, loves the franchise. There is a chasm between management and the reigning NFL MVP. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP.

5. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   It seems to me that perfection of means and confusion of goals seems to characterize our age.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CHARACTERIZE
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=CHARACTERIZE
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Characterize
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CHARACTERIZE
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CHARACTERIZE