1
: any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
2
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) see brilliant illustration
3
: the external corneal surface of an ommatidium
4
: a smooth flat circumscribed anatomical surface (as of a bone)
Examples of facet in a Sentence
Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
the different facets of our culture
Which facet of his character is most appealing?
the facets of a diamond
Recent Examples on the Web
Technology is bulldozing its way through every facet of human life.
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Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024
And Dallas played like a team freed from the weight of pressure against the Cleveland Browns in their season-opener, romping to a comfortable 33-17 victory where every facet of the team shined.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
The butlers serve as personal assistants, guides, go-to liaisons, even party planners, always with discretion, imagination, and knowledge of every facet of the hotel.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
She was focused on learning every facet of finance and taking the risks that would propel her forward.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024
And Dallas played like a team freed from the weight of pressure against the Cleveland Browns in their season-opener, romping to a comfortable 33-17 victory where every facet of the team shined.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
The butlers serve as personal assistants, guides, go-to liaisons, even party planners, always with discretion, imagination, and knowledge of every facet of the hotel.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
She was focused on learning every facet of finance and taking the risks that would propel her forward.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facet. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət 
1
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem)
2
: a definable aspect of something
explained all facets of the company
3
: the surface of a functional unit of vision of a compound eye
faceted
adjective
ˈfas-ət-əd
Medical Definition
facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət
ˌfa-ˈset
: a smooth flat or nearly flat circumscribed anatomical surface
the articular facet of a bone
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