characterization meaning and definition

CHARACTERIZATION noun

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