1. the adaptation of a story, novel, or other work into a form suitable for dramatic performance
Usage: British spelling
2. the act of making something seem more exciting or important than it really is
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The BBC’s dramatisation of the novel was highly acclaimed.
• She worked on the dramatisation of several classic works for television.
• The film was a successful dramatisation of historical events.
• His dramatisation of the incident made it sound much worse than it was.
• The theatre company specializes in dramatisations of contemporary literature.
• Critics praised the faithful dramatisation of the beloved children’s book.