1. • noun - an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
   • noun - a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
   • noun - the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
   • noun - an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
   • noun - a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
   • noun - good repute
   • noun - a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
   • noun - a written symbol that is used to represent speech
   • noun - (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
   • verb - engrave or inscribe characters on
2. • The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another.
   • A distinguishing feature or attribute, as of an individual, a group, or a category.
   • A structure, function, or attribute determined by a gene or group of genes.
   • Moral or ethical strength.
   • A description of a person’s attributes, traits, or abilities.
   • A formal written statement as to competency and dependability, given by an employer to a former employee; a recommendation.
   • Public estimation of someone; reputation: personal attacks that damaged her character.
   • Status or role; capacity: in his character as the father.
   • A notable or well-known person; a personage.
   • A person, especially one who is peculiar or eccentric: a shady character; catcalls from some character in the back row.
   • A person portrayed in an artistic piece, such as a drama or novel.
   • Characterization in fiction or drama: a script that is weak in plot but strong in character.
   • A mark or symbol used in a writing system.
   • Computer Science.
   • One of a set of symbols, such as letters or numbers, that are arranged to express information.
   • The multibit code representing such a character.
   • A style of printing or writing.
   • A symbol used in secret writing; a cipher or code.
   • Of or relating to one’s character.
   • Specializing in the interpretation of often minor roles that emphasize fixed personality traits or specific physical characteristics: a character actor.
   • Of or relating to the interpretation of such roles by an actor: the character part of the hero’s devoted mother.
   • Dedicated to the portrayal of a person with regard to distinguishing psychological or physical features: a character sketch.
   • Of or relating to a person who gives testimony as to the moral and ethical reputation or behavior of one engaged in a lawsuit: a character witness.
   • To write, print, engrave, or inscribe.
   • To portray or describe.

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