# caricature

/ˈkɛɹəkətʃɝ/ (US) · /kˈæɹɪkətʃˌɔː/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/caricature
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 3. facial recognition

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

in computer systems, a face that is changed to look less like a normal face so it is easier to identify.

For teachers: in facial recognition systems, a face modified to deviate further from the average face to increase distinctiveness.

- The software uses a caricature to help the computer recognize the person faster.
- By generating a digital caricature, the algorithm can more effectively isolate unique biometric markers that distinguish one individual from another.

## Examples

- The artist drew a funny caricature of the president with a huge nose.
- The politician complained that the newspaper's caricature made him look like a greedy villain rather than a leader.
- While the biography aims for historical accuracy, the film adaptation settles for a crude caricature that ignores the subject's psychological depth in favour of easy laughs.

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