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characterize

[kar-ik-tuh-rahyz] / ˈkær ɪk təˌraɪz /


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"We were able to isolate an intermediate structure from our ruthenium complex formation reaction and characterize this with single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Surprisingly, we found the structure to be doubly ring-slipped," says Takebayashi.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

If “Mija No Te Asustes” is an album about this confident boss man calling the shots, how would you characterize “Afterafter”?

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Micheli said he draws a line at any depictions that characterize public officials as religious icons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Both executives, interestingly, characterize Viking as in the business of marketing first, cruising second.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

These are the dual strengths, the essential opposites, that characterize human thinking.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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