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characterize  /ˈkɛ rək tə ˌraɪz/ ? Meaning of "characterize"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
  2. (v) be characteristic of

Synonym(s)

qualify, characterise

Usage(s):

  1. Once he could characterize plaques and measure their size, he could evaluate how well anticholesterol medications were doing their job.
  2. Though he was healthy, Hahnemann dosed himself with the drug and observed that he experienced the same fevers and chills that characterize the disease it is supposed to cure.
  3. I mention this because you cannot accurately characterize Stella McCartney, 37, without underlining that she is a vegetarian.

Quotes

  1. "I think it is a tragedy of the first proportion that a private corporation can be subjected to what I would characterize as a shakedown, in this case, a $20-billion shakedown," Barton told Hayward at the House energy and commerce subcommittee...
    on Jun 18, 2010 By: Joe Barton Source: Vancouver Sun

  2. "I think it is a tragedy of the first proportion that private citizens can be subjected to what I would characterize as a shakedown, in this case, a $700 billion shakedown," Feingold added. "So I apologize."
    on Jul 1, 2010 By: Bart Stupak Source: Gainesville Sun

  3. "I'm not quite sure how I would characterize my politics, but one thing I do know is that my politics would be, must be, have to be, completely separate from my judging," said Kagan, who seemed all but assured of confirmation.
    on Jun 30, 2010 By: Elena Kagan Source: AFP

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