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   feature

   /ˈfiːtʃə/

   noun

   • 1. a distinctive attribute or aspect of something: "a well-appointed house with interesting decorative features" Similar characteristicattributequalitypropertytraitmarkhallmarktrademarkaspectfacetsidepointdetailfactoringredientcomponentconstituentelementthemepeculiarityidiosyncrasyquirkoddity
   • ▪ a part of the face, such as the mouth or eyes, making a significant contribution to its overall appearance: "a dark-haired man with strong, regular features" Similar facecountenancephysiognomyprofileinformal:mugkisserclockmushphizphizogdialrhyming slang:boat raceinformal:couponbakepusspanliterary:visagelineamentsarchaic:front
   • ▪ a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit, especially a speech sound or vocabulary item, that serves to distinguish it from others of the same type.
   • 2. a newspaper or magazine article or a broadcast programme devoted to the treatment of a particular topic, typically at length: "a special feature on children's reference books" Similar articlepieceitemreportstorycolumnreviewcommentarycriticismanalysiswrite-upexposétheme
   • ▪ a full-length film intended as the main item in a cinema programme.

   verb

   • 1. have as a prominent attribute or aspect: "the hotel features a large lounge, a sauna, and a coin-operated solarium" Similar presentpromotemake a feature ofgive prominence tofocus attention oncall attention tospotlighthighlightaccent
   • ▪ have as an important actor or participant: "the film featured Glenn Miller and his Orchestra"
   • ▪ be a significant characteristic of or take an important part in: "his later paintings feature prominently in the exhibition" Similar starappearparticipateplay a parthave a placehave prominence

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting the form or proportions of the body, or a physical feature): from Old French faiture ‘form’, from Latin factura (see facture).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFEATURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FEATURE definition: 1. a typical quality or an important part of something: 2. a part of a building or of an area of…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › featureFeature Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person. a man of large feature. b. obsolete : physical beauty. 2. a. : the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts. stern of feature even when he smiled. b. : a part of the face : lineament. a person with Asian features. 3. a. : a prominent part or characteristic.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFEATURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › featureFEATURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A feature is a distinctive trait or a special attraction. Feature can also mean to give special attention to something. The word feature has several other senses as a noun and a verb.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › featureFeature - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A feature is a part of something that makes it special or able to work better, such as a bonus feature on a DVD or a smartphone feature that provides faster Internet connections.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFEATURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. any one of the parts of the face, such as the nose, chin, or mouth. 2. a prominent or distinctive part or aspect, as of a landscape, building, book, etc. 3. the principal film in a programme at a cinema. 4. an item or article appearing regularly in a newspaper, magazine, etc. a gardening feature.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFEATURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FEATURE definition: 1. a typical quality, or important part of something: 2. Someone's features are the parts of their…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfeature noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of feature noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › featurefeature | meaning of feature in Longman Dictionary of...

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    feature meaning, definition, what is feature: a part of something that you notice beca...: Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › featureFeature - definition of feature by The Free Dictionary

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    n. 1. a. Any of the distinct parts of the face, as the eyes, nose, or mouth. b. often features The overall appearance of the face or its parts. 2. A prominent or distinctive part, quality, or characteristic: a feature of one's personality; a feature of the landscape. 3. Linguistics. a.