Feature and Functioning

feature

A prominent attribute or aspect of something.
- usage: "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
- synonyms: characteristic
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"
- synonyms: lineament
The principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater.
- usage: "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"
- synonyms: feature film
A special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine.
- usage: "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
- synonyms: feature article
Linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind.
- synonyms: feature of speech
An article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles.

Have as a feature.
- usage: "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
- synonyms: have
Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner.
- usage: "she was sporting a new hat"
- synonyms: sport, boast

(n.) The make, form or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; especially, good appearance.
(n.) A form; a shape.
(n.) 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.
(n.) 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.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

functioning

Process or manner of functioning or operating.
- usage: "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"
- synonyms: operation, performance

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"
- synonyms: function, work, operate, go, run
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"
- synonyms: serve, function
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
- usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
- synonyms: officiate, function

Performing or able to perform its regular function.
- usage: "a functioning flashlight"