English to English noun
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a graphic or vivid verbal description | | Example: 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
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the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features | | Example: the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
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