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dramatization

[ dram-uh-tuh-zey-shuhn, drah-muh- ]
/ ˌdræm ə təˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌdrɑ mə- /
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noun
the act of dramatizing.
construction or representation in dramatic form.
a dramatized version of a novel, historic incident, etc.
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Origin of dramatization

First recorded in 1790–1800; dramatize + -ation
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British Dictionary definitions for dramatization

dramatization

dramatisation

/ (dræmətaɪzeɪʃən) /

noun
the reconstruction of an event, novel, story, etc in a form suitable for dramatic presentation
the art or act of dramatizing
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