The act or process of characterizing.

(computing) A well-defined correspondence between text characters and the numeric values used to represent them.

(writing, theater, film) Any fictional character drawn from some stereotype who is instantly recognizable.

(computing) The electronic identification and digital encoding of printed or handwritten characters by means of an optical scanner and specialized software.

Any character used in the written form of several languages of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. / A species of moth, Cilix glaucata.

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of characterize.

(transitive) To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative). / (transitive) To be typical of. / (transitive) To determine the characteristics of.

(idiomatic) A malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.

(idiomatic, drama, role-playing games) Acting as the character, not as oneself.

(idiomatic) Inconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.