ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷tərə̇ˈzāshən, -ˌrīˈz- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin characterizat us (past participle of characterizare ) + English -ion
: the act, process, or result of characterizing ; especially : the representation of human character or personality (as in fiction or drama)