characterized

American

[kar-ik-tuh-rahyzd] / ˈkær ɪk təˌraɪzd /

especially British, characterised

adjective

having been described or distinguished.

Further identification is possible by comparing the unknown organism with a characterized organism.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of characterize.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of characterized

characterize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Litafik, a seasoned Kentucky political strategist, which he characterized as the heart of Massie’s specific brand of conservative politics.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The White House characterized the meeting as “good” as it stressed commerce between the two countries and Xi’s opposition to Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

In public statements, Musk has characterized it as less than competitive in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

With support from FAPESP, the researchers first isolated and characterized extracts from the leaves that were rich in galloylquinic acids.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It was typed in the sprawling, poorly punctuated, all-cap-letters fashion that always characterized my brother’s words.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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