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Meaning of characterizing
The primary meaning of "characterizing" is to describe or describe the character or nature of something.
Etymology of characterizing
The word "characterizing" comes from the verb "characterize", which is derived from the Latin "character", meaning a mark or distinctive quality, and the Greek "charaktēr", meaning an engraving tool
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning to engrave or stamp a character on something, and later developing its modern meaning of describing or portraying the character of something
Synonyms
describing
defining
portraying
depicting
illustrating
exemplifying
representing
symbolizing
embodying
personifying
typifying
categorizing
classifying
distinguishing
identifying
recognizing
realizing
conceptualizing
visualizing
imagining
interpreting
analyzing
explaining
summarizing
outlining
detailing
highlighting
emphasizing
stressing
underscoring
pointing out
noting
observing
perceiving
discerning
detecting
discovering
Definitions
- To describe or portray the character or nature of something
- * To be a characteristic of something, or to have a particular quality or feature
- * To describe or represent someone or something in a particular way
Usage Examples
- The researcher spent years characterizing the properties of the new material
- * The artist's use of color and light helped to characterize the mood of the painting
- * The company's mission statement characterizes its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
Antonyms
misrepresenting
distorting
exaggerating
concealing
disguising
camouflaging
obscuring
hiding
denying
contradicting
refuting
disproving
dismissing
ignoring
overlooking
neglecting
omitting
excluding
rejecting
repudiating
renouncing
abandoning