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facet
('f/&/s/I/t )

noun (n)

  • a distinct feature or element in a problem(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    He studied every facet of the question.
    Synonym:
    aspect
    source: wordnet30
  • a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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