Verb

(characteriz)

to depict someone or something a particular way (often negative)

to determine the characteristics of

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Verb

(specializ)

To mention specially; to particularize.

To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.

(biology) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.