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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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   Is feature a noun or a verb?

   • The word feature has both a noun and a verb form used to describe a main characteristic, as in a car's safety features or a restaurant menu that features Italian dishes. In addition, feature can refer to a newspaper or magazine article that provides in-depth information, like a feature about the First Lady and her life.

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   What does feature mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! 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.

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   What is a particular feature?

   • A particular feature of something is an interesting or important part or characteristic of it. The garden is a special feature of their home. When something such as a film or exhibition features a particular person or thing, they are an important part of it.

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   What are your features?

   • Your features are your eyes, nose, mouth, and other parts of your face. His features seemed to change. Her features were strongly defined. When something such as a film or exhibition features a particular person or thing, they are an important part of it.

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   What is an example of a feature?

   • A feature is a unique quality or characteristic that something has. Real-life examples: Elaborately colored tail feathers are peacocks’ most well-known feature. Earth has many features, such as a particular atmosphere, abundance of water, and temperature that make it able to sustain life.

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   What is the meaning of feature in a newspaper?

   • to feature a story or picture in a newspaper. to delineate the main characteristics of; depict; outline. He couldn't quite feature himself as a bank president. Older Use. to resemble in features; favor. , fea·tured, fea·tur·ing. to play a major part. archaic. informal.

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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.

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   something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing. An interesting feature of the city is the old market. geographical features. Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. I've added some new features to my website. new safety/security features.