dramatization

American  

[dram-uh-tuh-zey-shuhn, drah-muh-] / ˌdræm ə təˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌdrɑ mə- /

noun

1. the act of dramatizing.

2. construction or representation in dramatic form.

3. a dramatized version of a novel, historic incident, etc.

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dramatization British  

/ dræmətaɪzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the reconstruction of an event, novel, story, etc in a form suitable for dramatic presentation

2. the art or act of dramatizing

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Etymology

Origin of dramatization

First recorded in 1790–1800; dramatize + -ation

Example Sentences

Re-creating moments shown or discussed in documentaries, podcasts and in the frenzy of news coverage about the case felt like an important piece of the dramatization for Clarke.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

The intent is a kind of re-creation, or dramatization, of Cleopatra’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Although the movie is a Hollywood dramatization of what actually happened during the 2008 financial crisis, Saluzzi made an analogy to this scene and said it may be how financial institutions are now thinking.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025

Adapting the book was “one of the most difficult challenges I’ve ever had as a writer,” said Zetumer, whose credits include “Patriots Day,” a dramatization of the 2013 Boston marathon bombings.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

The station had advertised the Halloween special for three weeks, and the broadcast was interrupted with announcements that it was a dramatization.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow