characteristic
Example Sentences
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The law made clear that it’s illegal to give better credit terms to certain borrowers based on those prohibited characteristics.
The NEI estimates emissions using information from household surveys, housing characteristics, climate conditions, and appliance types.
From Science Daily
What are some characteristics that distinguish the concentration camp system in the U.S. to those in other historical contexts?
From Salon
He joined calls from the TUC union and the Co-op firm for socioeconomic background to become the 10th protected characteristic under the 2010 Equalities Act.
From BBC
"Raeburn's expressive, seemingly effortless brushwork, the characteristic warm palette, soft atmospheric lighting and sensitive rendering of the instantly recognisable Robert Burns are a joy," she said.
From BBC
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