Characterise Meaning
/ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪz/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of characterize.
Sentence Examples
He often adopts the behaviours and speech patterns that characterise the advantaged.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Historians often ____ the 1920s as a time of great economic growth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
How would you ____ the current situation in the local economy today?.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō) Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Ancient Greek -τήρ (-tḗr) Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr)der. Latin charactērder. Old French caracterebor. Middle English caracter English character English -ise English characterise From character + -ise.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Charlbury, between Oxford and Worcester, is one of the few surviving Italianate stations designed by Brunel. Built in 1853, it is characterised by the broad overhanging hipped roof, providing shelter at front and rear."
— 2020 December 2, Anthony Lambert, “Reimagining Railway Stations”, in Rail, page 42, photo caption:
"Tuchel arrived in Belgrade insisting England were ready to improve and show their quality after the dour victories that have characterised their World Cup qualification campaign."
— 2025 September 9, Phil McNulty, “Serbia 0-5 England”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Historians often ____ the 1920s as a time of great economic growth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
How would you ____ the current situation in the local economy today?.