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Definition of: characterize
(kar′ik·tə·riz′) v.t. ·ized, iz·ing
1. To describe by qualities or peculiarities; designate.
2. To be a mark or peculiarity of; distinguish.
3. To supply character to.
—char′ac·ter·i·za′tion noun
—char′ac·ter·iz′er noun
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