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trait

noun

ˈtrāt

Definition of trait

as in characteristic

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind honesty is one of her defining traits

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Recent Examples of trait Meanwhile, some of the traits learned in tackling very difficult mathematical problems—such as persistence—may increase safety risks. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Mike Elko defenses have always been aggressive and physical, and the Aggies have similar traits this year. — Pj Green october 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 Those traits belong to human writers with souls that won’t flourish when left unattended. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 Some of the very traits that Brooks attributed to Wagner — first in the building, never missing practice, great leader — have now been used to describe the Dolphins linebacker himself. — Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trait

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Noun

The result suggests that the crystal framework has the structural characteristics needed for fast lithium-ion transport.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Knowing someone's baseline characteristics is not the same as knowing what that person thinks about this decision today.

— Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristic

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Some robo-advisors offer more customization and features, such as tax-loss harvesting, which uses losses to offset other portfolio gains, or automatic rebalancing.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Hennekam remembers that patient to be 8 or 9, with distinctive features.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of feature

Noun

Twenty years later, the Chicks are marking the anniversary of Taking the Long Way with a modest tour and equally modest deluxe reissue, featuring a handful of demos and outtakes of mixed quality.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
The new wave of London clubs always had a very urban quality, but inevitably, as their members matured, so did their needs.

— Mark Cecil, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of quality

Noun

The allegations remain contested, with questions about attribution and the involvement of third-party intermediaries unresolved.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Unlike ordinary reporting tools, this platform also tracks actual financial results by providing revenue attribution at the SKU level to show which products consumers discover and purchase through the use of AI assistants.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

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