Also spelled characterisation
noun
Freq #52316
Meanings
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1
noun
The way a writer describes and develops the characters in a story.
The novel is praised for its rich characterization of the main family.
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2
noun
The act of describing someone or something in a particular way.
His characterization of the plan as reckless angered his colleagues.
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characterizations
Etymology
From characterize + -ation.