characterization
noun
char·ac·ter·i·za·tion
ˌker-ik-t(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌka-rik-
: the act of characterizing
especially
: the artistic representation (as in fiction or drama) of human character or motives
the author's characterization of the boy as someone who wanted to be accepted by others
Examples of characterization in a Sentence
The reporter was criticized for his characterization of the people of the town as poor and uneducated.
News reporting requires accurate characterization.
The class discussed the author's characterization of the boy as someone who wanted to be accepted by others.
The story has good characterization.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hahn’s characterization echoes the findings of a two-year audit of law enforcement performance by Metro’s Office of the Inspector General.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
And Democrats criticized the former special counsel's characterization of Mr. Biden's memory was inaccurate and unnecessary.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 16 May 2024
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
And Democrats criticized the former special counsel's characterization of Mr. Biden's memory was inaccurate and unnecessary.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 16 May 2024
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“Characterization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/characterization. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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characterization
noun
char·ac·ter·i·za·tion
ˌkar-ik-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən
1
: the act of characterizing
2
: the creation of characters (as in a book or play)
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