Characterisation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The psychologist's characterization of the patient's behavior was spot on, capturing the subtleties of their personality.
- The author's characterization of the protagonist as a brave and selfless hero resonated with readers worldwide.
- The media's characterization of the politician as a flip-flopper damaged their reputation and affected their chances of re-election.
- The teacher's characterization of the student as lazy and unmotivated was unfair and demotivating for the young learner.
- The novelist's characterization of the villain as a complex and multidimensional figure added depth to the story and kept readers engaged.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.