characterized
adjective
having been described or distinguished.
characterised
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a variation of
characterized.
Example Sentences
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"Helen Haines is characterised by her kindness, her compassion, her diligence, her intelligence," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Inditex, which operates in 215 markets worldwide, said its business model, "characterised by flexibility, responsiveness and within-season sourcing, permits us to react to fashion trends, reinforcing our unique market position" in a fragmented sector.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
"The circumstances have changed today and the country has entered a new phase characterised by peace and participation."
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The most infectious song on the album is Ms Paper, which takes a detour into Bouyon – a Dominican music characterised by high tempos and frantic percussion.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
And indeed the overriding emotion of American Tune’ is an understated patriotism that is characterised not by cynicism but rather by gratitude.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
