(n) the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features, Syn. characterisation, Example:the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
(n) a graphic or vivid verbal description, Syn. characterisation, characterization, depiction, delineation, word-painting, picture, Example:too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures; the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland; the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters