Definitions for: 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"



Webster (1913) Definition: Char`ac*ter*i*za"tion, n.
The act or process of characterizing.

Synonyms: characterisation, delineation, depiction, enactment, personation, picture, portrayal, word picture, word-painting

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

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