characterization Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a graphic or vivid verbal description
   picture; delineation; characterisation; word picture; depiction; word-painting.
   
   • 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
2. noun the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
   characterisation.
   
   • the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
3. noun acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
   portrayal; enactment; personation.
   

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