ALL meanings of characterized
char·ac·ter·ize
C c - verb with object characterized to mark or distinguish as a characteristic; be a characteristic of: Rich metaphors characterize his poetry. 1
- verb with object characterized to describe the character or individual quality of: He characterized her in a few well-chosen words. 1
- verb with object characterized to attribute character to: to characterize him as a coward. 1
- noun characterized Simple past tense and past participle of characterize. 1