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Characterized

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

📖 Definitions of "Characterized"

verb
  1. 1

    To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

  2. 2

    To be typical of.

  3. 3

    To determine the characteristics of.

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WordDefinition
definedHaving a definition or value.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Characterized"

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WordDefinition
definedverbHaving a definition or value.
accompaniedHaving accompaniment; being part of a group of at least two.
aggravatedHaving been the subject of aggravation; frustrated and angry.
analyzedHaving been subject to analysis; examined closely, carefully considered.
basedverbsimple past and past participle of base
beenverb(Southern US or African-American Vernacular) remote past form of be.
besetverb(transitive, sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.
brandedHaving a brand
calibratedMeasured
calledHaving been called.
categorisedverbarranged into categories
categorizedverbThe characteristic of having been placed or sorted in a category or categories.
chairedverb(transitive) To carry in a seated position upon one's shoulders, especially in celebration or victory.
characteriseverbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of characterize. [(transitive) To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).]
characterisedverbof the meaning of words or concepts; stated precisely
characteristicsnounA distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.
classifiednounSorted into classes or categories.
consideredHaving been carefully thought out; maturely reflected upon.
criminalizedverb(transitive) To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.
deemedAn accreditation awarded to higher educational institutions in India.

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