characterize
Example Sentences
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He described the call with Putin as “very productive” and characterized the Russian leader as “very serious” about peace.
From Salon
The 20th century was characterized by industrial might, lowering the cost of manufacturing, transportation and computing.
This grassroots activism, characterized by humor and optimism rather than despair, suggested that democratic participation remained a viable path forward.
From Los Angeles Times
To carry out the study, the ICE-CSIC team selected and carefully characterized asteroid related samples before sending them for detailed chemical analysis.
From Science Daily
The sect is known as the Shaking Quakers, for their combination of a Quakerish faith in the individual spiritual experience and a worship style characterized by a feral sort of dancing.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
