characterization

The definition of characterization is the act of describing or creation of a character in a story or drama.

(noun)

An example of characterization is development of the characteristics and mannerisms of Ritchie Valens by Lou Diamond Phillips in the movie La Bamba.

See characterization in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

See characterization in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or an instance of characterizing.
A description of qualities or peculiarities: a list of places of interest, with brief characterizations of each.
Representation of a character or characters on the stage or in writing, especially by imitating or describing actions, gestures, or speeches.

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