Characterise Meaning in English
word
ˈkæɹɪktəˌraɪz
KAR-ik-tuh-rahyz
kˈæɹɪktəɹˌaɪz
KAR-ik-tuh-rahyz
Definition
To describe the main qualities or features of someone or something; to make something stand out because of a special feature.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or academic, used in essays and reports. Often paired with what quality is highlighted, e.g., 'characterise as', 'characterise by'. 'Characterize' is the American spelling.
Spanish: caracterizarPortuguese (BR): caracterizarPortuguese (PT): caracterizarChinese (Simplified): 表现...的特征 - 描绘...的特点Chinese (Traditional): 表現...的特徵 - 描繪...的特點Hindi: विशेषता बताना - वर्णन करनाArabic: يُميِّز - يصفBengali: বর্ণনা করা - বৈশিষ্ট্য নির্ধারণ করাRussian: охарактеризовать - отличатьJapanese: 特徴づけるVietnamese: miêu tả đặc điểm - đặc trưngKorean: 특징짓다 - 특징을 나타내다Turkish: tanımlamak - nitelemekUrdu: خصوصیت بیان کرنا - نمایاں کرناIndonesian: mencirikan - menggambarkan
Example Sentences
We characterise this solution as fast and effective.
basic
Honesty characterises her personality.
basic
The paintings are characterised by bright colors.
basic
Can you characterise the mood of the meeting yesterday?
natural
What would you say characterises a great leader?
natural
The new policy is characterised by flexibility and openness.
natural