- past tense form of characterize.
- past participle of characterize.
characterized
Example Sentences
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"We found that oral butyrate treatment induces a sustained immunoregulatory response in the intestine, characterized by increased IL-10 production in CD4+ T-cells and protection from intestinal inflammation even after butyrate treatment is stopped," Yu said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
In an enterprise telecom landscape that had long been characterized by a ‘playing not to lose’ mindset, she set out to create a culture of innovation, accountability and playing to win.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Binface has characterized his Clacton campaign as “people vs. the establishment,” a framing that is no doubt irksome to Farage, who views himself decidedly as the people, not the establishment.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
Powell’s era was characterized by higher volatility after press conferences, compared with those of predecessors Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
In what could not be characterized as other than a patronizing manner, Herbie patted the horse.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
