feature

feature: Ⅰ.

feature UK US /ˈfiːtʃə^r/ noun [C]

► something that makes a product, machine, or system different, and usually better, than others of a similar type: »The new smart phone has all the features of existing models, plus added extras.
»innovative design features
added/additional features »The wireless network consists of a standard wireless infrastructrure, plus added features such as the ability to control the allocation of bandwidth.
innovative/new feature »With every software update come new features to protect users, including parental controls and spam filtering.
safety/security feature »Several safety features, for example, airbags, seat belts, and child seats, were tested.
distinctive/distinguishing feature »A distinguishing feature of Mexico's industrial structure is the large proportion of small businesses vis a vis large companies.
important/key feature »Reliability is the key feature of all our products.

→ See also CALL FEATURE(Cf. ↑call feature)

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feature UK US /ˈfiːtʃə^r/ verb

► [T] to include something as part of a product, machine, or system, especially something that makes it better than others of a similar type: »The latest software features built-in access to online messaging services.

► [I] to be included as part of something such as a plan, calculation, etc.; figure: feature in sth »Wind farms, solar power, and other sources of renewable energy must now feature in the environment policy of all responsible governments.

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Synonyms:

Lineament / Cast of the face, turn of expression / Fashion, make, conformation, aspect, appearance / Outline, prominent part / Characteristic, trait, point, item, mark

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Feature — Feature … Deutsch Wörterbuch
Feature — Fea ture (?; 135), n. [OE. feture form, shape, feature, OF. faiture fashion, make, fr. L. factura a making, formation, fr. facere, factum, to make. See {Feat}, {Fact}, and cf. {Facture}.] 1. The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Feature — Sn Dokumentarbericht, speziell zusammengesetzte Sendung per. Wortschatz fach. (20. Jh.) Entlehnung. Entlehnt aus am. e. feature, dieses etwa im Sinn von Zusammenstellung aus me. feture Aufmachung , aus afrz. faiture, aus l. factūra f., zu l.… … Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache
feature — [n1] characteristic affection, angle, article, aspect, attribute, character, component, constituent, detail, differential, earmark*, element, facet, factor, gag*, gimmick, hallmark, idiosyncrasy, individuality, ingredient, integrant, item, mark,… … New thesaurus
feature — ► NOUN 1) a distinctive attribute or aspect. 2) a part of the face, such as the mouth, making a significant contribution to its overall appearance. 3) a newspaper or magazine article or a broadcast programme devoted to a particular topic. 4)… … English terms dictionary
feature — verb. Fowler (1926) warned against the extension of the meaning ‘to give special prominence to’ which he identified as originating in cinema announcements. He cited an unattributed example of 1924: Boys school and college outfits, men s footwear… … Modern English usage
feature — [fē′chər] n. [ME feture < OFr faiture < L factura, a making, formation < pp. of facere, to make, DO1] 1. a) Archaic the make, shape, form, or appearance of a person or thing b) Obs. attractive appearance; physical beauty 2 … English World dictionary
feature in — [phrasal verb] feature in (something) : to be a part of (something) Health care features prominently in the new bill. a character who features in many of his novels • • • Main Entry: ↑feature … Useful english dictionary
Feature — Feature,das:⇨Hörspiel,Dokumentarbericht Feature 1.Musik:Hörbild,Hörfolge,Hörspiel 2.Bericht,Reportage,Dokumentarbericht,Fernsehbericht … Das Wörterbuch der Synonyme
Feature — »(für Funk oder Fernsehen aufgemachter) Dokumentarbericht«: Das Fremdwort wurde im 20. Jh. aus gleichbed. engl. feature (mengl. feture), eigentlich »Aussehen, charakteristischer Grundzug« entlehnt, das über afrz. faiture auf lat. factura »das… … Das Herkunftswörterbuch

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