property

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/
/ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something that is owned.

Example Sentences
  • Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.).
2 Definition

A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.

Synonyms
land parcel
Example Sentences
  • There is a large house on the property.
3 Definition

Real estate; the business of selling houses.

Example Sentences
  • He works in property as a housing consultant.
4 Definition

The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing.

5 Definition

An attribute or abstract quality associated with an individual, object or concept.

Example Sentences
  • Charm is his most endearing property.
6 Definition

An attribute or abstract quality which is characteristic of a class of objects.

Example Sentences
  • Matter can have many properties, including color, mass and density.
7 Definition

An editable or read-only parameter associated with an application, component or class, or the value of such a parameter.

Example Sentences
  • You need to set the debugging property to "verbose".
8 Definition

(usually in the plural) A prop, an object used in a dramatic production.

Synonyms
prop
Example Sentences
  • Costumes and scenery are distinguished from property properly speaking.
9 Definition

Propriety; correctness.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To invest with properties, or qualities.

2 Definition

To make a property of; to appropriate.