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   Fea·ture

   /ˈfēCHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a distinctive attribute or aspect of something: "safety features like dual air bags" 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 program devoted to the treatment of a particular topic, typically at length: "a feature on Detroit's downtown fishery" Similar articlepieceitemreportstorycolumnreviewcommentarycriticismanalysiswrite-upexposétheme
   • ▪ a full-length film intended as the main item in a movie theater program.

   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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › feature_2feature verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › featureFEATURE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   verb [ T ] uk / ˈfiːtʃə r/ us. B2. to include someone or something as an important part: a new movie featuring Will Smith. The album will feature music from all over the world. Phrasal verbs. feature in sth. (Definition of feature from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of feature. in Chinese (Traditional)

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

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › featuresFeatures Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FEATURE is the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person. How to use feature in a sentence. the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person; physical beauty; the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts…

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › featurefeature - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   May 21, 2024 · The cast or structure of anything, or of any part of a thing, as of a landscape, a picture, a treaty, or an essay; any marked peculiarity or characteristic . Synonyms: see Thesaurus: characteristic. one of the features of the landscape.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfeature 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusFEATURE - 35 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   characteristic. peculiarity. mark. property. earmark. character. important part. The high-wire act is the feature of the circus. Synonyms. highlight. main item. special attraction. specialty. drawing card. feature. verb. The variety show featured a ventriloquist. Synonyms. represent prominently. play up.