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characterisation

noun

Simple meaning

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Pronunciation

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kehruhkteruhzayshuhn

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kɛɹəktɚəˈzeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. British spelling

    The act or process of characterizing.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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general characterisationmolecular characterisationchemical characterisationsite characterisationstructural characterisationrisk characterisation

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Word family

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  • characterizeverbDerived verb

    Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of.

  • characteriseverbDerived verb

    Be characteristic of.

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