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IPA transcription: ['fæsət]
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Noun
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a distinct feature or element in a problem
“he studied every facet of the question”
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a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
Usage examples
- Transparent actinolite is rare and is faceted for gem collectors.
- There are many different facets to interactive advertising, including varying methods and types.
- Later stories by Moorcock marked Elric as a facet of the Eternal Champion.
- The lines of union extend across the anterior portions of the superior articular facets.
- Symons said the remarks had been made facetiously.
- In the feature detection area, Haralick has developed the facet model for image processing.
- These facets are created by the previous removal of blades from the core.
- Each style represented a specific facet of Blige's life.
- Omer slowly drank the fresh bitterness of the liquid in a tall, faceted glass.
- This multifaceted framework provides the background concepts for discussing status inconsistency.