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
- verb To describe someone or something as having particular qualities.
- verb To be a typical or defining feature of something.
qualify — full definition
- verb To meet the requirements needed for something, such as a job, benefit, or competition stage.
- verb To give someone the necessary training or credentials for a role.
- verb To limit or add conditions to a statement so it is more precise.