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caractériser — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • characterize verb To describe someone or something as having particular qualities.
  • qualify verb To meet the requirements needed for something, such as a job, benefit, or competition stage.

Senses

caractériser is used for these senses in English:

  • characterize (transitive) To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
  • qualify To describe or characterize something by listing its qualities.

characterize — full definition

  1. verb To describe someone or something as having particular qualities.
  2. verb To be a typical or defining feature of something.

qualify — full definition

  1. verb To meet the requirements needed for something, such as a job, benefit, or competition stage.
  2. verb To give someone the necessary training or credentials for a role.
  3. verb To limit or add conditions to a statement so it is more precise.

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