characterization
noun
char·ac·ter·i·za·tion
ˌker-ik-t(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌka-rik-
: the act of characterizing
especially
: the artistic representation (as in fiction or drama) of human character or motives
the author's characterization of the boy as someone who wanted to be accepted by others
Examples of characterization in a Sentence
The reporter was criticized for his characterization of the people of the town as poor and uneducated.
News reporting requires accurate characterization.
The class discussed the author's characterization of the boy as someone who wanted to be accepted by others.
The story has good characterization.
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But, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general, Trump's characterization is untrue.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s not an accurate characterization of the facts.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
An Apple spokesperson, in a statement, said the company strongly disagrees with the CFPB’s characterization of Apple’s conduct but nevertheless aligned with the agency in its order.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Legal and immigration experts have disagreed with the characterization.
—Maria Ramirez Uribe, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Oct. 2024
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s not an accurate characterization of the facts.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
An Apple spokesperson, in a statement, said the company strongly disagrees with the CFPB’s characterization of Apple’s conduct but nevertheless aligned with the agency in its order.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Legal and immigration experts have disagreed with the characterization.
—Maria Ramirez Uribe, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for characterization
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“Characterization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/characterization. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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characterization
noun
char·ac·ter·i·za·tion
ˌkar-ik-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən
1
: the act of characterizing
2
: the creation of characters (as in a book or play)
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