characterise

Other forms: characterised; characterises; characterising

Definitions of characterise

1. verb

   be characteristic of
   synonyms: characterize

   types:

   individuate

   give individual character to

   define

   determine the nature of

   type of:

   differentiate, distinguish, mark

   be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
2. verb

   describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
   synonyms: characterize, qualify

   types:

   differentiate, distinguish, mark

   be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

   stamp

   reveal clearly as having a certain character

   characterize

   be characteristic of

   type of:

   remember, think of

   keep in mind for attention or consideration