characterisation
cha·rac·te·risation
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.
Origin
From characterise + -ation.
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