characteristic
Example Sentences
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Venezuela stands out because of the scale of its reserves and the characteristics of its crude, said Babin — a combination that differentiates it from many other global basins.
From MarketWatch
Car and Driver magazine said of the rare six-cylinder, “it takes on the characteristic Ferrari sounds despite having only half the number of cylinders.”
Language was one of the key characteristics that was first used to even define a nation when the concept began to emerge in the 17th century.
From Salon
Definitions vary - as do names: it's also been called the "dark" or "ghost" fleet - but shadow vessels generally exhibit some or all of a particular set of characteristics.
From BBC
Baroness Cass' review called for better research into the characteristics of children seeking treatment and to look at outcomes for every young person.
From BBC
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