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CHARACTERIZING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word characterizing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word characterizing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CHARACTERIZING

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defining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• any process serving to define the shape of something

depicting
verbv
noun

• a representation by picture or portraiture

portraying
verbv
noun

• a representation by picture or portraiture

delineating
verbv
verb

• To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

• To depict, represent with pictures.

• To describe or depict with words or gestures.

• To outline or mark out.

describing
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• give a description of

• to give an account or representation of in words

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

illustrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• clarify by giving an example of

• depict with an illustration

• supply with illustrations

representing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• be representative or typical for

• be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

• serve as a means of expressing something

• be typical of

• form or compose

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• create an image or likeness of

• play a role or part

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

• point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

• bring forward and present to the mind

• to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

characterise
verbv
verb

• be characteristic of

• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

qualify
verbv
verb

• prove capable or fit; meet requirements

• pronounce fit or able

• make more specific

• make fit or prepared

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

• add a modifier to a constituent

Best Hypernyms For CHARACTERIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for characterizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
differentiate distinguish mark remember
Phrases (1)
think of

Alternatives for DEFINING

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