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faceted

 

[ หˆfรฆsษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

data organization

Faceted refers to something that possesses multiple aspects, phases, or features. In the context of data organization, faceted search allows users to explore a dataset by applying multiple filters corresponding to distinct categories or facets. This method enhances user navigation and retrieval of information by breaking down complex data into simpler, more manageable segments. The concept is commonly applied in web development and user interface design.

Synonyms

multifaceted, varied, versatile

Examples of usage

  • The faceted search feature significantly improved the user experience on the e-commerce site.
  • Our data visualization tool includes a faceted approach to filter results based on various criteria.
  • Faceted navigation makes it easier to refine search results quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "faceted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น facetado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅˆเคธเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช facettiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbentuk faset

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐัะตั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fascetowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚ปใƒƒใƒˆๅŒ–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท facettรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ facetado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท facetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุตุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fascetovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fascetovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคš้ขไฝ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fascetiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fascetta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐัะตั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™sadlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ facetado

Etymology

The term 'faceted' originates from the late 19th century, deriving from the French word 'facette', which means 'small face', related to the word 'face' in English. The concept initially pertained to gemstones, describing the flat surfaces or 'faces' that are cut onto the exterior to enhance their brilliance and scattered light reflection. As the term evolved, it was adopted into various fields, especially in information science and web development, to describe any multidimensional structure or layered perspective. In informatics, it identifies systems that categorize data across multiple attributes, allowing users to view datasets from diverse perspectives and enabling more efficient information retrieval. Today, 'faceted' has found applications in various contexts, making it synonymous with complexity and depth in analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,611, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.