characterization

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

   the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd

2. 2
   noun

   The act or process of characterizing.

   Near-synonyms: portrayal, representation; definition

3. 3
   noun

   acting the part of a character on stage

4. 4
   noun

   a graphic or vivid verbal description

Etymology

From characterize + -ation.