1. (

• word_picture ,
• word-painting ,
• delineation ,
• depiction ,
• picture ,
• characterization ,
• characterisation

) a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters" ;

2. (

• characterization ,
• characterisation ,

) the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd" ;