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characterize meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of characterize at MeaningMonkey.org. characterize meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CHARACTERIZE verb
Definition of characterize (verb)
- describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
- "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
- synonyms: characterise, qualify
- be characteristic of
- "What characterizes a Venetian painting?"
- synonyms: characterise
Source: Princeton University Wordnet