Rights cannot be based upon such characteristics as rationality, language or self awareness without excluding some humans as possessors of them.

Drainage density depends upon both climate and physical characteristics of the drainage basin.

Histopathologic classification is based upon characteristics seen upon light microscopy of biopsy specimens.

A nation is not based upon physical characteristics; rather, it is based on the historic-geographic site where the "spirit" developed.

Occupational segregation is the distribution of people based upon demographic characteristics, most often gender, both across and within occupations and jobs.

He admired their consideration towards foreigners, but he also stumbled upon characteristics that he found challenging.

Expectancies are primarily based upon social norms and specific characteristics of the communicators.

The type of setting in which therapy is offered depends largely upon characteristics of the individual and his/her disability.

The Sisterhood had numerous breeding programs, building upon various characteristics of humanity.

By improving upon certain job-related characteristics, organizations may be able to increase the amount of contextual performance done by employees.