characterize

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McCardel recalls Karp using the German military term “Auftragstaktik” — or mission-type tactics — to characterize Palantir’s FDE playbook.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

And some experts predict that such an arrangement will characterize the regime in Iran a year or two from now.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The decision was taken "with the aim of preserving the highest standards of quality, excellence and experience that characterize this international event," organizer Habanos SA said.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Because Australia doesn’t allow foreign bases on its soil, officials publicly characterize the coming U.S. deployments as rotational—but the preparations suggest U.S. submarines could be at Stirling for a while.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

When he saw the blank regions that characterize helical patterns, he jumped into action, quickly spilling out several possible helical TMV structures.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson