characterization has definitions from the field of theater
1
[ noun ] a graphic or vivid verbal description

Examples

"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"

Used in print

(Harry H. Hull, "The Normal Forces and Their Ther...)

Such an instrument would be useful for the characterization of many commercial materials as_well_as theoretical studies .

2
[ noun ] the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

Synonyms

characterisation

Examples

"the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"

Related terms

description qualify

3
[ noun ] (theater) acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
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