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The characteristic that "Volume - Mac OS Extended (Journaled)" provides is automatic file system journaling. This feature is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the file system. When journaling is enabled, the file system keeps a log— or journal— of changes that are about to be made. This means that in the case of an unexpected shutdown or a crash, the system can refer to the journal to recover any data that may not have been fully written to the disk.

Automatic file system journaling significantly enhances the reliability of the data on the drive, as it helps to protect against data corruption and can simplify the recovery process after an issue arises. This characteristic is particularly valuable for users who handle important files or rely heavily on their Mac systems for critical tasks.

The other options do not accurately describe what the journaling feature specifically contributes to the file system. Enhanced data recovery features might imply broader functionalities beyond journaling, while improved data security involves aspects such as encryption which is not characteristic of journaling alone. Increased partition size relates more to the capabilities of the disk itself rather than the specific file system format.