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Feature and Function

feature

noun

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

verb

  • Have as a feature.
    • usage: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
  • Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner.
    • usage: "she was sporting a new hat"
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
function

noun

  • Mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function. ()
  • What something is used for.
    • usage: "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it"
  • The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
    • usage: "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
  • A relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
    • usage: "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"
  • A formal or official social gathering or ceremony.
    • usage: "it was a black-tie function"
  • A vaguely specified social event.
    • usage: "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
  • A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.

verb

  • Perform as expected when applied.
    • usage: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
  • Serve a purpose, role, or function.
    • usage: "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
  • Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
    • usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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