characterization

UK
/ˌkærəktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌkærəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

characterizationnoun
characterizations
pl
caractérisationSens général et littéraire ; aussi en analyse des personnages.
The novel's characterization of the protagonist was so vivid that readers felt they knew him personally.
La caractérisation du protagoniste dans le roman était si vivante que les lecteurs avaient l'impression de le connaître personnellement.
Additional translations
portraitQuand il s'agit d'une description ou d'une représentation d'une personne ou d'une réalité.
characterizationadjective
UK
/ˌkærəktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌkærəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively in technical and scientific contexts (e.g., "characterization data")
de caractérisationFormulation technique ou scientifique.
Characterization techniques were applied to evaluate the semiconductor wafer.
Des techniques de caractérisation ont été utilisées pour évaluer la plaquette de semi-conducteur.

Definitions

characterizationnoun
The process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and qualities of a character in a story.
The novel's characterization of the protagonist was so vivid that readers felt they knew him personally.
A description or portrayal of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
The characterization of the new policy as 'revolutionary' sparked a lot of debate among the stakeholders.
The creation or construction of a fictional character.
The playwright's skillful characterization made the characters come alive on stage.
characterizationadjective
Relating to or used for the characterization of something.
Characterization techniques were applied to evaluate the semiconductor wafer.