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FAS-it/ˈfæsɪt/

A facet is one side or aspect of a situation; also a flat face of a cut gem: a legal facet, every facet of the rota. Aspect (already in the dictionary) is the everyday twin; a cover design is branding, not a methods cell.

Meaning

One side or aspect of a situation; also a flat face of a cut gem.

Examples

• “A branding facet on the cover is not a methods cell; write the n.”
• “A branding facet on the prospectus is not a methods cell; write the n.”
• “Aspect is already in this course. Angle is informal. A cover is comms. A cell is a count. Put the number in; then cut the gem on the jacket if the board still wants sparkle.”

Good to know

One aspect (also: a gem face). Everyday: aspect (already in the dictionary). A cover ≠ a cell.

Near in meaning

aspect, angle, side

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