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CHARACTERIZATION

Definition:

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

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Related Words:

• epithet
• portrayal, portraiture, portrait
• impression
• character, role, theatrical role, part, persona

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