Definitions of characterize

1. To indicate the character of; to describe.

2. To describe by peculiar or essential qualities; to mark or distinguish; as, the Angora cat is characterized by long silky hair.

3. To give a character to: to describe by peculiar qualities: to distinguish or designate.

4. be characteristic of; " What characterizes a Venetian painting?"

5. To give character to; to stamp or distinguish; to describe by peculiar qualities.

6. Characterization.