- past participle of characterize.
- past tense form of characterize.
characterized
Example Sentences
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Orange County authorities this week touted the success of a novel effort to get e-bikes — which they have characterized as a dangerous and deadly weapon — off the streets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Economists broadly expect the data to show a continuation of the export-driven strength and weak domestic demand that have characterized China’s economy this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The company later characterized the departure as a “business decision,” but declined to explain what business consideration prompted such a sudden termination.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Sag characterized Cook’s ongoing involvement as “on-the-job training” for Ternus.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
A check of 461 samples of such products in i960 showed that a third contained residues, a situation which the Food and Drug Administration characterized as “far from encouraging.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
