Meaning of the word characteristics in English

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characteristics

US /ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪks/
UK /ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪks/

Plural Noun

distinguishing features or qualities

Example:
The main characteristics of this breed are its loyalty and intelligence.
We need to identify the key characteristics of the target audience.
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