characterize
/ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪz/
verb
- To describe the qualities or features of someone or something.
- Can you characterize the main differences between the two proposals?
- The report characterizes the city as a hub for technology startups.
- Historians characterize the period as one of great change.
- To be a typical quality or feature of someone or something.
- The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain.
- Bold colors characterize the artist's later paintings.
- A sense of humor characterizes her teaching style.
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