characterization

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess der Beschreibung der kennzeichnenden Eigenschaften oder Merkmale von jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet, oder die Darstellung einer Figur in einem dramatischen Werk.

A noun referring to the act or process of describing the distinctive qualities or features of someone or something, or the portrayal of a character in a dramatic work.

1. Vivid descriptionB2formal

   A graphic or vivid verbal description of someone or something.

   anschauliche Beschreibung

   • The author's characterization of the villain was chilling.
   • Her characterization of the city as a 'concrete jungle' was apt.
   • The report gave a detailed characterization of the economic situation.

   Synonymedelineationdepictiondescriptionpictureportrayalrepresentationsketch

2. Distinguishing featuresB2formal

   The act of describing the distinctive characteristics or essential features of something.

   Charakterisierung

   • The characterization of the disease is crucial for diagnosis.
   • This study focuses on the characterization of the new material.
   • The characterization of the problem was the first step toward a solution.

   Synonymedelineationdepictiondescriptionportrayalrepresentation

   Antonymedistortionmisrepresentation

3. Dramatic portrayalB2formal

   Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character through speech, action, and gesture.

   Charakterdarstellung

   • Her characterization of Lady Macbeth was powerful and moving.
   • The actor's characterization of the king was both regal and vulnerable.
   • Good characterization is essential for a believable performance.

   Synonymeactingenactmentimpersonationinterpretationperformancepersonationportrayalrepresentation