Meaning of the word characterization in English

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characterization

US /ˌker.ək.tə.rəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌker.ək.tə.rəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the act of describing the individual qualities of a person or thing

Example:
The author's characterization of the protagonist was very detailed.
His characterization of the villain was chillingly realistic.
2.

a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something

Example:
The report provided a clear characterization of the market trends.
The scientist's characterization of the new material was groundbreaking.
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