character

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the qualities that make a person or place different from others.

n. the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual or group.

“The old town has a lot of character because of its narrow streets.”

“The interview process is designed to assess a candidate's character and integrity rather than just their technical proficiency.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the quality of being honest, brave, and strong in your choices.

n. strength of mind and moral resolution; the possession of high ethical standards.

“It takes great character to admit when you have made a mistake.”

“The coach praised the team's character after they managed to stay focused despite the hostile atmosphere in the stadium.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a letter, number, or symbol used in writing or on a computer.

n. a printed or written symbol; in computing, a basic unit of information corresponding to a grapheme or control code.

“Your password must be at least eight characters long.”

“The software struggled to render certain mathematical characters correctly when exporting the document to a plain text format.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a person who is unusual, funny, or interesting.

n. an individual with eccentric, notable, or charismatic traits.

“The old man at the library is quite a character; he always tells jokes.”

“The local baker was a real character who would burst into song whenever a customer ordered a sourdough loaf.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal

n. the opinion that people have about someone's honesty and habits.

n. the estimate or reputation put upon a person; often used in legal or formal contexts regarding a person's standing.

“The lawyer called several witnesses to testify to the man's good character.”

“The defendant's character was called into question during the cross-examination, focusing on his history of financial irregularities.”