characterize
characterize
verbDefinition of CHARACTERIZE
1
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group <how would you characterize the mission of this environmental organization?>
Related Words categorize, classify, pigeonhole, type; color, identify, indicate, name, specify; distinguish, individualize, mark, particularize, stamp
2
to be an important feature of <an unsightly rash characterizes chicken pox>
Synonyms distinguish, mark
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