- past participle of characterize.
- past tense form of characterize.
characterized
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A highly contagious viral disease, measles is characterized by a distinct rash.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
Tetracyclic triterpenoids are plant chemicals characterized by a structure containing four interconnected rings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
In his heyday, when he had four hit series running at once, Lorre was often characterized as … prickly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Mr. Rubio characterized this relentless struggle—fueled by what the Greeks called thumos, “the fire of passion, strength, courage, pride”—as the “heart of great civilization.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
As much as any other profession, aeronautical engineering embodied the restlessness and technological progress that characterized what was already being dubbed the American Century.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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