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characterization

[kar-ik-ter-uh-zey-shuhn, -truh-zey-] / ˌkær ɪk tər əˈzeɪ ʃən, -trəˈzeɪ- /






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Discord, at the time, said it was "disappointed" by the directive and that it rejected the agency's "characterization" of the platform.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

The Whatnot spokeswoman said the company absolutely rejects that characterization.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

“Claims of widespread ‘overcrowding’ are not an accurate characterization of current park operations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

To determine which explanation was correct, the researchers used an advanced combination of sample preparation and materials characterization techniques.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

This difference in their points of view did not prevent Copley from endowing Revere’s portrait with an ingenious significance and penetrating characterization.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

But the characterizations are too flimsy, the world only moderately textured.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Still, it is loved best for the characterizations of the four March sisters, who are endowed with bright, individual personalities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

The piece argues that Pratt showed sufficient composure and charm while displaying deference to moderators and occasionally yielding speaking time to Bass, though the article notes he occasionally lapsed into mockery and made unsubstantiated characterizations.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Intuitive characterizations – “A lie is something that isn’t true” – fall short.

From Salon Apr. 13, 2026

This was the decision that caused Hamilton to repeat his earlier characterizations of Burr as the unprincipled American Catiline, which in turn generated the newspaper reports containing the offensive word “despicable.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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