feature

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feature is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /fiːtʃə(r)/, SAMPA: /fi:tS@(r)/
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[change] Noun

Singular feature

Plural features

1. A feature is a noticeable part of something.

   On unusual feature of the town is the river in the middle of mainstreet.

2. A feature is a useful part or function of a product.

   In computers, a CD drive used to be a special feature. Now you can't buy a computer without one.

3. A feature is a special newspaper or magazine article or radio or television program that is not published regularly.

   The Star is running a special feature about homelessness.

4. A feature is a movie playing at a cinema.

   Today's feature will appear right after these commercials.

[change] Verb

Plain form feature

Third-person singular features

Past tense featured

Past participle featured

Present participle featuring

(transitive)

[change] Synonyms

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