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characterisation

cha·rac·te·risation

uncommon uk

noun

1.

a graphic or vivid verbal description

  • “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.

the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

  • “the media”

Origin

From characterise + -ation.

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