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Definition of feature
1a : the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person a man of large featureb obsolete : physical beauty
2a : the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts stern of feature even when he smiledb : a part of the face : lineament a person with Asian features
3a : a prominent part or characteristic Pine trees were a feature of the landscape.b : any of the properties (such as voice or gender) that are characteristic of a grammatical element (such as a phoneme or morpheme); especially : one that is distinctive
4 : a special attraction: such asa : a featured motion pictureb : a featured article, story, or department in a newspaper or magazine An account of the fire was the feature in the Sunday newspaper.c : something offered to the public or advertised as particularly attractive one of the car's most popular features
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Examples of feature in a Sentence
This year's models include several new safety features.
This camera has several features that make it easy to use.
The car has some interesting new design features.
His plan combines the best features of the earlier proposals.
Her eyes are her best feature.
Tonight's feature is a new romantic comedy.
He starred in his first feature film a year ago.
Recent Examples of feature from the Web
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The experts also compared the facial features and body proportions of the two figures in the photograph with known pictures of Earhart and Noonan.
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That back-and-forth eventually results in crude images that contain features that humans can recognize.
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This feature gave Spam a significant competitive advantage.
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Lottery officials credited the increase to several changes made to the game, including shortening the time between drawings from five to four minutes and the inclusion of a new multiplier feature.
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Features Deon Clark. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town Square, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax.
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The features that people admire in men are a point of criticism in women.
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The Classic (July 7-10) features 12U baseball and softball teams from Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas.
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One of the most perplexing features of the 2016 election was the high level of support Donald Trump received from white evangelical Protestants.
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Origin and Etymology of feature
Middle English feture, from Anglo-French, from Latin factura act of making, from factus, past participle of facere to make — more at do
Examples of feature in a Sentence
The building features a state-of-the-art security system.
The new menu features several low-fat entrees.
The show now features a new singer.
The evening news report featured the story of the murder.
The newspaper featured health care on its front page.
Recent Examples of feature from the Web
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The first floor features a spacious living area, dining room, and kitchen with white cabinetry.
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The event will feature a DJ, dancing, interactive activities, food and ice cream.
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Bounty from the gardens and greenhouse at 610 Magnolia will be featured at a Garden Cocktail Party at 6 p.m. Friday, June 30, at the Wine Studio.
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Carved into two valleys of lush bamboo forest, the temple on the outskirts of Yixing features giant friezes that tell the story of Buddha, a 15-story pagoda and a gargantuan 68,000 square-foot worship hall.
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The second course featured much more substantial dishes.
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A billboard created by trade magazine Campaign and Mother London featuring top advertising execs calling for equality was prominently positioned above Le Grand Hotel.
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Send your answers to hello@theatlantic.com and our favorites will be featured in Friday’s Politics & Policy Daily.
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The festival, which took place on Saturday, June 17, and occupied an entire floor at the Cooper Design Space in DTLA, featured L.A.’s favorite and most Instagrammable desserts.
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Origin and Etymology of feature
see 1feature
FEATURE Defined for English Language Learners
feature
playDefinition of feature for English Language Learners
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: an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.
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: a part of the face (such as the eyes, nose, or mouth)
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: a movie that is made to be shown in a theater for entertainment : a full-length movie
feature
Definition of feature for English Language Learners
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: to have or include (someone or something) as an important part
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: to discuss or mention (something or someone) in a noticeable way : to give particular attention to (someone or something important)
FEATURE Defined for Kids
Definition of feature for Students
featured
;featuring
1 : to have as a characteristic The TV features a flat screen.
2 : to give special prominence to The newspaper featured a story about the election.
3 : to play an important part A bus tour featured in our trip.
Medical Dictionary
feature
playMedical Definition of feature
1: the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
2a: the makeup or appearance of the face or its partsb: a part of the face
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