of the meaning of words or concepts; stated precisely

None knew this better than Lewis Dernor, who, in the same trumpet- like tone that had characterized his former command, called out: " Young gal, clean away the dirt in front of you and hide yourself better, or the imps will riddle you." – The Riflemen of the Miami by Edward S. Ellis

Lady de Bohun, with her pathetic face, is a most amusing creature, with all her tragedy, and she is on the whole the most perfectly characterized personality in the story. – Entire PG Edition of The Works of William Dean Howells by William Dean Howells

That same forgetfulness of self which had always characterized him now caused him to think of others. – Clotelle The Colored Heroine by William Wells Brown

Whatever else characterized the sounds of the jungle at night, none became monotonous or common. – Jungle Peace by William Beebe

His demeanor all along, ever since the day of his interview with Miss Bensel, had been characterized by an observant calmness. – The Whirligig of Time by Wayland Wells Williams