characterize

verb

char·ac·ter·ize ˈker-ik-tə-ˌrīz

ˈka-rik-

characterized; characterizing

Synonyms of characterize next

transitive verb

: to describe the character (see character entry 1 sense 1a) or quality of

characterizes him as ambitious

: to be a characteristic of : distinguish

an era characterized by greed

Examples of characterize in a Sentence

How would you characterize the situation? I would characterize this as a positive change for our company. She had difficulty characterizing their relationship. His personality is hard to characterize. Farms and large flat fields characterize most of the area. the beliefs that characterized Europe in the 15th century See More

Recent Examples on the Web Clinically speaking the term psychosis refers to symptoms showing loss of capacity to assess reality and primarily characterized by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking. —

Greg Licholai, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 In a media environment increasingly characterized by a cacophony of voices, the homogeneity of the single, clear voice on the radio imbues huge power—even if that power comes without any guarantee of objectivity. —

Adil Rashid, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023 In the ’90s, the decade that saw the meteoric rise of the supermodel, the likes of Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista established what would become textbook off-duty model style, characterized by a white T-shirt, straight-leg jeans, and combat boots. —

Alex Kessler, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023 In an economy characterized by a volatile stock market and elevated inflation, a sure thing looks better than ever. —

Martha C. White, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023 According to Kelly, the light-hearted Gemini is most compatible with Aries and Leo — two Fire signs characterized by passion and warmth. —

Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 Metabolic disease — characterized by conditions such as diabetes and obesity that lessen patients’ bodies’ abilities to heal themselves — often leads to wounds that can create conflicts between families and patients. —

Julie Roskamp, STAT, 24 Nov. 2023 Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder characterized by the progressive loss of motor control. —

IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2023 These cases are usually characterized by abdominal swelling, severe pain, and persistent nausea. —

Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023 See More

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