characterize

ˈkærɪktəˌraɪz
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Translation of characterize from English into Dutch

Verb

1.

writing style

tr.US
present someone or something by stating traits or giving a particular portrayal
tr.US
  • The report characterizes the plan as risky and expensive.Het rapport karakteriseert het plan als riskant en duur.
2.

attribute

intr.US
be typical or representative of a feature
intr.US
  • The region is characterized by its hot and dry climate.De regio wordt gekenmerkt door zijn hete en droge klimaat.
3.

science

tr.US
determine the characteristics of something
tr.US
karakteriseren kenmerken vaststellen
  • Scientists work to characterize the new virus strain.Wetenschappers werken eraan om de nieuwe virusstam te karakteriseren.
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Synonyms and analogies of characterize in English

Examples of characterize in a sentence

  • Local newspapers often characterize the town as quiet and traditional.
  • The novel is characterized by its complex characters.
  • His speech was characterized by a lack of emotion.
  • Researchers characterized the mineral's crystal structure.
  • The team is characterizing pollutants in the river.

Translations of "characterize" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
kenmerkenv.

Continuous innovation and focus on quality and service characterize our products.

Continue innovatie en focus op kwaliteit en service kenmerken onze producten.

typerenv.

Cold winds and shorter days characterize the autumn-winter interval perfectly.

Koude wind en kortere dagen typeren de herfst- en winterperiode perfect.

omschrijvenv.

I'd characterize that as decline to comment.

Ik zou dat omschrijven als weigeren om te reageren.

beschrijvenv.

What's more, I'll characterize them.

Sterker nog, ik zal ze beschrijven.

karakteriseren

Deborah, you mustn't characterize me as being without feelings.

Deborah, je moet me niet karakteriseren, als zijnde zonder gevoelens.

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Other translations for characterize:

  • afschilderenv.

characterize: Examples and translations in context

Financial results also characterize the gross income from sales of products.

Financiële resultaten kenmerken ook het bruto-inkomen uit de verkoop van producten.

This happens, but it does not characterize all liberal leaders.

Dit gebeurt, maar het kenmerkt niet alle leiders van de liberalen.

They characterize themselves through attention to breathing, body and spirit.

Ze kenmerken zichzelf door aandacht voor de ademhaling, lichaam en geest.

Technical comfort and simple design characterize the new blender of the series.

Technisch comfort en eenvoudig ontwerp kenmerken de nieuwe blender van de serie.

White flowers, healthy leaves and compact growth characterize the premium variety.

Witte bloemen, gezonde bladeren en compacte groei kenmerken de premium variƫteit.

Light and spacious are the aspects that characterize this apartment.

Licht en ruimte zijn de aspecten die dit appartement kenmerken.

Adventurous music-making, creative risk-taking and innovation characterize their work.

Avontuurlijk musiceren, creatief risico's nemen en innovatie kenmerken hun werk.

Minimalism, electronics and a cinematic atmosphere characterize their instrumental music.

Minimalisme, elektronica en een filmisch karakter typeren hun instrumentale muziek.

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