be characterized as — to be described or regarded as having a particular quality or feature
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be described or regarded as having a particular quality or feature
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː ˈkærɪktəraɪzd æz/
Example Sentences
- My cat can be characterized as extremely lazy — it hasn't moved from the sofa in three days.
- The economy of the region is often characterized as unstable due to frequent policy changes.
- My roommate's cooking can only be characterized as a controlled fire hazard.
be characterized as
VERB[/biː ˈkærɪktəraɪzd æz/]
to be described or regarded as having a particular quality or feature
The old inn came to be characterized as the coziest stop on the mountain road.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'kharaktēr' meaning an engraved or stamped mark, later used to mean a distinguishing quality.
Breakdown
character (distinctive quality) + -ize (to make/turn into) + -ed (passive form)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat can be characterized as extremely lazy — it hasn't moved from the sofa in three days.”
“The economy of the region is often characterized as unstable due to frequent policy changes.”
“My roommate's cooking can only be characterized as a controlled fire hazard.”
“This novel is characterized as a groundbreaking work of modern literature.”
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