characterisation

Word parts

characterise + -ation

Other spellings

• (US) characterization

Noun

Singular characterisation

Plural characterisations

1. (uncountable) Your characterisation of someone or something is the way you describe them, especially when that description suggests an evaluation.

   His characterisation of Filburn's actions as "weak sauce" were surprising since he has previously supported her.

   I think it's a fair characterisation to say the government failed to live up to its promises.

Related words

• character
• characterise