characterisation

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characterisation Definition

• (n) 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"
• (n) the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media''s characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"

characterisation Synonyms

• characterisation
• characterization
• delineation
• depiction
• picture
• word picture
• word-painting