characterization
nounfeminine/kɐɾɐktɨɾizɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
ca·rac·te·ri·za·ção
Definition
The action or process of characterizing; the description of the distinctive features of something or someone.
The characterization of the characters in the novel is excellent.
The chemical characterization of the sample revealed impurities.
Common collocations
physical characterizationpsychological characterizationchemical characterizationcharacterization process
Etymology
Derivado de 'caracterizar', do grego 'charaktēr' (sinal, marca).