Noun
1. a graphic or vivid verbal description;
"too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures""the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland""the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"2. the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features;
"the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"3. acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture