Synonyms

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

“We need to get in the weeds of this,” he said of the City Council’s deliberations, which he characterized as attempting to ensure maximum benefit and minimum fallout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"This represents one of the best characterized samples of close in planets and will help us identify the most promising systems for future study."

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Pedro Tercero grew thin and lost the good humor and sweetness that had characterized him up till then.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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