facet
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Pronunciation
[change]Noun
[change]- (countable) A facet is one side or aspect of something, especially something with many sides.
- One facet of the problem is finding enough money.
- (countable) A facet is one of the flat surfaces on a gem.
- The diamond has many facets.
Verb
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- If you facet a gem, you cut flat surfaces on it.
- The jeweler faceted the stone carefully.