characterization vs characterisation

characterization and characterisation both are nouns.

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

As nouns, characterization and characterisation are synonyms defined as:

characterization and characterisation: a graphic or vivid verbal description

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

As nouns, characterization and characterisation are synonyms defined as:

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

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