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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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acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture |  | source: wordnet30
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The act or process of characterizing. |  | source: webster1913
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