Characterisation and Characterization

Characterisation

Characterisation noun - The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features.
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Synonyms for Characterisation

Characterization is a synonym for characterisation. (American) In some cases you can use "Characterization" instead a noun "Characterisation".

Characterization

Characterization noun - The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features.
Usage example: the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
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Synonyms for Characterization

Characterisation is a synonym for characterization. (British) You can use "Characterisation" instead a noun "Characterization". popular alternative

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