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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of characterization. UK, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features wordnet
3. 3
   a graphic or vivid verbal description wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

characterizationcharacterizationdelineationdepictionpictureword picture

Etymology

From characterise + -ation.

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