characterization

Meanings

• a graphic or vivid verbal description
  • "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
• the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
  • "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"
• acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

Synonyms

characterisation, delineation, depiction, enactment, personation, picture, portrayal, word picture, word-painting