- past participle of characterize.
- past tense form of characterize.
characterized
Example Sentences
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The company later characterized the departure as a “business decision,” but declined to explain what business consideration prompted such a sudden termination.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Postpartum psychosis, characterized by losing touch with reality and experiencing paranoia, delusions or hallucinations, is far rarer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP, said the labor market is characterized by “choppy hiring.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
It characterized the injury as one arising from “offense, disagreement, or distaste” and reasoned that allowing such an interest to establish standing could permit citizens to challenge virtually any government project that offends their sensibilities.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Pepsi is also characterized by a citrusy flavor burst, unlike the more raisiny-vanilla taste of Coke.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
