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

Perhaps she considers it a dramatic cheat, as though the writer were copping out of the hard work of dramatization.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Times news and culture critic Lorraine Ali wrote that while the real-life stories these series are based on are “oft-trod,” there’s still value in the dramatizations.

From Los Angeles Times

Through this perspective, audiences remain engaged with the film’s events, told largely in chronological order, without any unnecessary frills or dramatization.

From Salon

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

From The Wall Street Journal