Facet

[Fac·et]

A facet is one side or aspect of something. If you’re thinking about quitting your day job to become a circus performer, you should first consider every facet of what your new life would be like.

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To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.

Noun
a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question"

Noun
a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)


n.
A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond.

n.
A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone.

n.
The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.

n.
One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.

v. t.
To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.


Facet

Fac"et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Faceted; p. pr. & vb. n. Faceting.] To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.

To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.

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Usage Examples

I've had to adapt my wardrobe to my various roles, both at the office, as a mom, and for television. When I shop for the season I look for pieces that will suit every facet of my daily life, not just one single occasion.

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Other Usage Examples

Television is just one more facet of that considerable segment of our society that never had any standard but the soft buck.

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