Characterization Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Characterization

Meaning 1 : the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

    Example : the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd

    Synonyms : characterisation
Meaning 2 : acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

    Synonyms : enactment,  personation,  portrayal
Meaning 3 : a graphic or vivid verbal description

    Example : the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters

    Synonyms : characterisation,  delineation,  depiction,  picture,  word-painting,  word picture