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characterizing

/ˈkærəktəˌraɪzɪŋ/ /ˈkærɪktəˌraɪzɪŋ/

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verb

Kennzeichnen, abstempeln

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

Examples :

"The teacher was characterizing the student as lazy, even though he had only missed one class. "

Der Lehrer kennzeichnete den Schüler als faul, obwohl er nur eine Stunde gefehlt hatte.

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verb

Kennzeichnend sein für

To be typical of.

Examples :

"His constant lateness is characterizing his work ethic. "

Seine ständige Verspätung kennzeichnet seine Arbeitsmoral.

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verb

Kennzeichnen, charakterisieren

To determine the characteristics of.

Examples :

"The teacher was characterizing the different types of clouds by pointing out their shapes and sizes. "

Der Lehrer charakterisierte die verschiedenen Wolkenarten, indem er auf ihre Formen und Größen hinwies.

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