property

/ˈprɑpərti/
noun
  1. Something that is owned by a person or organization, such as land, buildings, or possessions.
    • He left his personal property to his children in his will.
    • Please take care of all school property during the field trip.
    • The house and the land around it are her property.
  2. A quality or characteristic that belongs to something.
    • The scientist studied the magnetic properties of the metal.
    • This plant has healing properties that have been used for centuries.
    • One important property of water is that it freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. A piece of land or real estate, often with buildings on it.
    • They bought a small property in the countryside with a garden.
    • Commercial properties in the city center are very expensive.
    • The real estate agent showed us several properties near the beach.
  4. An object used in a play, film, or television show (often shortened to 'prop').
    • The actor picked up a fake sword from the table of properties.
    • They stored the old properties in a closet backstage.
    • The stage manager is in charge of all the properties for the show.
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