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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
source: wordnet30
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the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features | | Example: the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
source: wordnet30
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