characterisation vs characterization

characterisation and characterization both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
characterisation	Yes	No	No	No
characterization	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, characterisation and characterization are synonyms defined as:

characterisation and characterization: a graphic or vivid verbal description

Other synonyms of characterisation include delineation, depiction, picture, word-painting, word picture.

As nouns, characterisation and characterization are synonyms defined as:

characterisation and characterization: the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

characterisation (noun)	characterization (noun)
a graphic or vivid verbal description	acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features	a graphic or vivid verbal description
	the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features