characterize
verb (used with object)
to mark or distinguish as a characteristic; be a characteristic of.
characterise
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a variation of
characterize.
Example Sentences
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And he is expected to characterise the moment as one of "reflection and resolution", arguing Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Her pre-kick routine is quick, simple and without any of the quirks and twitches that characterise some others.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
While some Iranians say the ongoing attacks have left them fearing for their families, others characterise the regime as fearful and express hope for the country's future.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
"I would not choose to characterise it in that way, I think it's a personal account of what Michael wanted to bring before the board."
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
It is strange," he remarked, after several minutes, "these incoherent lines show none of the nobility of feeling that characterise your son's other writings.
From The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence by Eug?ne Sue
