characterise

character +‎ -ise

characterise (third-person singular simple present characterises, present participle characterising, simple past and past participle characterised)

1. Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of characterize.
   • 2020 December 2, Anthony Lambert, “Reimagining Railway Stations”, in Rail, page 42, photo caption:

     Charlbury, between Oxford and Worcester, is one of the few surviving Italianate stations designed by Brunel. Built in 1853, it is characterised by the broad overhanging hipped roof, providing shelter at front and rear.

• characteries