Dictionary
char•ac•ter•i•za•tion
Pronunciation: (kar"ik-tur-u-zā'shun, -tru-zā'-), [key]—
n.
1. portrayal; description:
the actor's characterization of a politician.
2. the act of characterizing.
3. the creation and convincing representation of fictitious characters.
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