characterize

1
as in to describe
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group how would you characterize the mission of this environmental organization?

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2
as in to distinguish
to be an important feature of an unsightly rash characterizes chicken pox

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“Characterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characterize. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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