characteristicsincluding

Characteristics including is a common collocation in English used to introduce a non-exhaustive list of features or attributes. It combines the plural noun characteristics with the participle including, signaling that the items that follow illustrate some, but not necessarily all, of the relevant properties. Although not a fixed technical term, the phrase frequently appears in technical writing, product specifications, and descriptive prose.

Usage and style guidance. In practice, you might see sentences such as: The device has several characteristics, including long battery life, compact size, and fast wireless charging. The comma before including is customary when the following items are a nonrestrictive supplement. If the list is intended to be exhaustive, prefer a construction like The device has the following characteristics: battery life, screen resolution, and weight, or The device’s characteristics include and list all items.

Notes and variations. The choice between including and including a full list depends on intent. Alternatives such as “characteristics include” or “the characteristics are” are used when the list is meant to be definitive. In data descriptions, reports, or metadata, the exact phrasing can affect clarity and parsing.

Conciseness and clarity. The phrase should be used with care to avoid ambiguity or redundancy. When writing for broad audiences, consider rephrasing to a simpler form, or use a nonrestrictive introductory clause followed by the specific items to ensure readers understand whether the list is complete or illustrative.