Characterization

n.

1.

The act or process of characterizing.

Noun	1.	characterization - 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" Synonyms: characterisation, delineation, depiction, word picture, word-painting, picture
	2.	characterization - the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" Synonyms: characterisation
	3.	characterization - acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture Synonyms: personation, portrayal, enactment

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