Definition for "Feature"

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman feture, from Old French faiture, from Latin factura.
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Feature - (Verb)

phonetic : /ˈfēCHər/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/feature.mp3
past participle : featured
1. Have as a prominent attribute or aspect
  • the hotel features a large lounge, a sauna, and a coin-operated solarium
2. Have as an important actor or participant
  • the film featured Glenn Miller and his Orchestra
3. Be a significant characteristic of or take an important part in
  • this famous photograph is prominently featured in art collections
4. Be apparent
  • women rarely feature in writing on land settlement
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have, feature (have as a feature) "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
boast (wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner) "she was sporting a new hat"
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To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.
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To star, to contain.
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Feature - (Noun)

phonetic : /ˈfēCHər/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/feature.mp3
plural : features
1. A distinctive attribute or aspect of something
  • safety features like dual air bags
2. A part of the face, such as the mouth or eyes, making a significant contribution to its overall appearance
3. A distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit, esp. a speech sound or vocabulary item, that serves to distinguish it from others of the same type
4. 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
5. A full-length film intended as the main item in a movie theater program
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characteristic (a prominent attribute or aspect of something) "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
lineament (the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin) "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
feature film (the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater) "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"
feature article (a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine) "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
feature of speech, feature ((linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind)
(n) feature (an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles)
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Feature (?; 135), n. [OE. feture form, shape, feature, OF. faiture fashion, make, fr. L. factura a making, formation, fr. facere, factum, to make. See ****, ****, and cf. ****.]

1. The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; esp., good appearance.

    What needeth it his feature to descrive?
Chaucer.

    Cheated of feature by dissembling nature.
Shak.

2. The make, cast, or appearance of the human face, and especially of any single part of the face; a lineament. (pl.) The face, the countenance.

    It is for homely features to keep home.
Milton.

3. 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; as, one of the features of the landscape.

    And to her service bind each living creature
    Through secret understanding of their feature.
Spenser.

4. A form; a shape. [R.]

    So scented the grim feature, and upturned
    His nostril wide into the murky air.
Milton.

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obsolete One's structure or make-up; form, shape, bodily proportions.
  • all the powres of nature, / Which she by art could vse vnto her will, / And to her seruice bind each liuing creature; / Through secret vnderstanding of their feature.
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An important or main item.
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media A long, prominent, article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.
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Any of the physical constituents of the face (eyes, nose, etc.).
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computing A beneficial capability of a piece of software.
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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; as, one of the features of the landscape.
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archaeology Something discerned from physical evidence that helps define, identify, characterize, and interpret an archeological site.
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engineering Characteristic forms or shapes of a part. For example, a hole, boss, slot, cut, chamfer, or fillet.
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Feature - (General)

6. a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
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7. have: have as a feature; "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
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8. sport: wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat"
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9. the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
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10. the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater; "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"
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11. a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
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12. Feature in archaeology and especially excavation has several different but allied meanings. A feature is a collection of one or more contexts representing some human non-portable activity that generally has a vertical characteristic to it in relation to site stratigraphy. ...
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13. The term "feature" does not imply the same meaning in different engineering disciplines. This has resulted in several ambiguous definitions for feature. A feature, in computer-aided design (CAD) software, can be called a region of a part with some interesting geometric or topological patterns. ...
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14. In computer vision and image processing the concept of feature is used to denote a piece of information which is relevant for solving the computational task related to a certain application. More specifically, features can refer to
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15. A feature is a concept applied to several fields of linguistics, typically involving the assignment of or unary conditions which act as constraints.
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16. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers defines the term feature in IEEE 829 as "A distinguishing characteristic of a software item (e.g., performance, portability, or functionality)."
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17. 'The Feature' is a collaboration between filmmakers Michel Auder and Andrew Neel. Using a vast video ‘library’ that Auder has created over the last 40 years, in combination with original present-day footage of Auder shot by Neel, the two filmmakers are setting out to make a feature length film ...
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18. One's structure or make-up; form, shape, bodily proportions; An important or main item; A long, prominent, article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news; Any of the physical constituents of the face (eyes, nose, ...
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19. (Featured (or species emphasis)) A species of high public interest and demand. The management goal for these species usually is to maintain or improve habitat capability when economically and biologically feasible (USFS).
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20. (Featured) A virtue that is popular
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21. (Featured) Top Ten New Faculty "Need-to-Know"s | Balancing Teaching and Research | Full guide (PDF)
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22. (featured) Places the work in the user's "Featured works" gallery, displayed above their normal gallery on their user page
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23. (featured) were important parts or aspects
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24. (featured) “special” project – the buyer has paid for its better exposure; quite often it’s a long-term contract (such projects cannot be posted as the common ones)
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25. (Features) prominent or distinctive characteristics of a product's use, construction or design; also referred to as Attributes.
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26. (FEATURES) Evidence of human activities visible as disturbances in the soil. Such disturbances are produced by digging pits for storage, setting posts for houses, or by constructing a hearth for cooking. These disturbances are often distinguished by soil discolorations.
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27. (features) Qualities your product or service has, such as power-steering or a silk lining.
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28. (FEATURES) The specific trait or attribute of your product. Every feature is worth noting, and the point of listing out your features is to convert them into benefits. Remember also that not every feature will have a benefit to the prospect. ...
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29. (Features) 5 Food Trends to Embrace Now
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30. (Features) 6 different modes, new moves and camera angles, players include past legends, multi-player network over the internet allows up to eight players
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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /fiːtʃə(r)/
  • -iːtʃə(r)
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Pronunciation : Audio

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