01 v. t. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.
imp. & p. p.
Characterized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Characterizing
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To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.“European, Asiatic, Chinese, African, and Grecian faces are Characterized.” — Arbuthnot.
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2.
To engrave or imprint.[Obs.]
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3.
To indicate the character of; to describe.“Under the name of Tamerlane he intended to characterize King William.” — Johnson.
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To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of.“The softness and effeminacy which characterize the men of rank in most countries.” — W. Irving.
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to identify the structure or nature of; as, the antibiotic activity in the sample was characterized by HPLC, and proved to be erythromycin.(Chem.)
Syn.
To describe; distinguish; mark; designate; style; particularize; entitle.