characterization
noun
portrayal; description.
characterizations
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pluralof characterization.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company distanced itself from Carlson and called his characterizations unscientific.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
But we should also realize that the engineers who are so ready to offer grim characterizations of what they’ve created are much less willing to make any substantial process overhauls.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
And in both cases, these secondary characterizations are as insightfully wrought as the actors’ main roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
There are as many as a half-dozen microphones or more dotted around the stage, to aid in Mr. Holden’s vocal characterizations as he darts between them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
This was the decision that caused Hamilton to repeat his earlier characterizations of Burr as the unprincipled American Catiline, which in turn generated the newspaper reports containing the offensive word “despicable.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
