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Facets

Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

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📖 Definitions of "Facets"

noun

1
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
"This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value."
2
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
"The child's learning disability was only one facet of the problems contributing to his delinquency."
3
One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
"We had just about completed the research facet of the project when the order came to cancel it."
4
One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.

verb

1
To cut a facet into a gemstone.

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