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 feature feature /ˈfiːtʃɝ/

noun

  1. () A prominent attribute or aspect of something  ( characteristic , feature )
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
     The map showed roads and other features
    the map showed roads and other features
     Generosity is one of his best characteristics
    generosity is one of his best characteristics
  2. () The characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin  ( lineament , feature )
    the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
     An expression of pleasure crossed his features
    an expression of pleasure crossed his features
     His lineaments were very regular
    his lineaments were very regular
  3. () The principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater  ( feature film , feature )
    the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater
     The feature tonight is Casablanca'
    the feature tonight is Casablanca'
  4. An article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles  ( feature )
    an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
  5. (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind  ( feature , feature of speech )
    (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind
  6. A special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine  ( feature , feature article )
    a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine
     They ran a feature on retirement planning
    they ran a feature on retirement planning

verb

  1. () Have as a feature  ( feature , have )
    have as a feature
     This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
    This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
  2. () Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner  ( sport , feature , boast )
    wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
     She was sporting a new hat
    she was sporting a new hat