Features - English meaning

noun

A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class.

Usage examples:

A strong american accent

verb

Emphasize (a particular feature).

Usage examples:

Fabrics which accent the background colours in the room

noun

The way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group pronounce words

Usage examples:

He's got a strong southern/boston accent., she's french but she speaks with an impeccable english a…

noun

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Statistical analysis

noun

The act of studying or examining something in detail, in order to discover or understand more about it, or your opinion and judgment after doing this

Usage examples:

Our financial experts conducted an independent analysis of the investment plan's performance., i wa…

noun

The act of examining a substance, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to discover what it is or contains

Usage examples:

Chemical analysis revealed a high content of copper., the forensic lab carried out a second analysi…

noun

A particular item or object.

Usage examples:

Small household articles

verb

A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.

Usage examples:

An article about middle-aged executives

noun

A piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine

Usage examples:

An article on chinese art, the police want a description of each missing article.

noun

A particular part or feature of something.

Usage examples:

Personal effectiveness in all aspects of life

verb

(of a planet) form an aspect with (another celestial body).

Usage examples:

The sun is superbly aspected by your ruler mars on the 19th

noun

One part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.

Usage examples:

Aspect of which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?, his illness affects almost every aspect of h…

verb

Regard something as being caused by.

Usage examples:

He attributed the firm's success to the efforts of the managing director

noun

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Usage examples:

Flexibility and mobility are the key attributes of britain's army

noun

A quality or feature of a person or thing, esp. one that is an important part of its nature

Usage examples:

Self-confidence is a rare attribute in a 17-year-old., she has the physical attributes to become a …

adjective

Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.

Usage examples:

He began with a characteristic attack on extremism

noun

A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them.

Usage examples:

Certain defining characteristics of the school emerge from the study

noun

A typical or noticeable quality of someone or something

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Unfortunately a big nose is a family characteristic., sentimentality seems a characteristic of all …

noun

An upright pillar, typically cylindrical, supporting an arch, entablature, or other structure or standing alone as a monument.

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A wide entrance portico of eight ionic columns

noun

A tall, vertical post used as a support for the roof of a building or for decoration

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A column of soldiers, a column of smoke, the article filled two columns., a column on sports, a col…

noun

A vertical block of printed text on a page of a newspaper or magazine

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The article appears in the second column on page two., she continued to write her column until shor…

noun

An expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation.

Usage examples:

A biting social commentary about the divide between rich and poor

noun

A series of remarks describing an event, esp. on radio or television, or a set of written notes explaining or expressing an opinion on a text or subject

Usage examples:

[ c ] the television commentary on the olympic games

noun

A spoken description of an event on the radio or television that is broadcast as the event happens, or the action of providing this description

Usage examples:

Commentary on the commentary on the olympic games was much better on the other channel., after reti…

noun

A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.

Usage examples:

An assembly plant for imported components

adjective

Constituting part of a larger whole; constituent.

Usage examples:

The component elements of the armed forces

One of the individual parts making up a larger entity

adjective

Being a part of a whole.

Usage examples:

The constituent minerals of the rock

noun

A member of an area which elects a representative to a legislative body.

Usage examples:

The mp is playing on his constituents' sense of regional identity to win votes

noun

A person represented by an elected official

Usage examples:

The senator mails a newsletter to his constituents every two months., oxygen is a constituent of air.

noun

The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Usage examples:

He received a lot of criticism

noun

An opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments

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[ c ] it was meant as a suggestion, not a criticism., [ u ] he was singled out for strong criticism…

noun

The act of saying that something or someone is bad or a comment that says what is bad about it

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Criticism of there has been a lot of criticism of the decision., criticism about he resigned amid c…

noun

An individual fact or item.

Usage examples:

We shall consider every detail of the bill

verb

Give full information about.

Usage examples:

The report details proposals to improve public transport

noun

A particular fact or item of information, often noticed only after giving something your close attention, or such facts or items considered as a group

Usage examples:

[ c ] we have a report of a serious accident on route 23, but so far no details., [ u ] she showed …

noun

An essential or characteristic part of something abstract.

Usage examples:

The death had all the elements of a great tabloid story

noun

One of the parts of something that makes it work, or a quality that makes someone or something effective

Usage examples:

The heating element of a toaster, having a second income is an important element for most home buye…

noun

A part of something

Usage examples:

List the elements that make up a perfect dinner party., the movie had all the elements of a good th…

verb

Make (something) visible by uncovering it.

Usage examples:

At low tide the sands are exposed

noun

A report in the media that reveals something discreditable.

Usage examples:

A shocking exposé of a medical cover-up

verb

Show; make visible or apparent

noun

One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.

Usage examples:

A blue and green jewel that shines from a million facets

noun

One of the parts or features of something

Usage examples:

There’s always one facet of my golf game that isn’t working.

noun

One part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts

Usage examples:

She has so many facets to her personality.

noun

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Usage examples:

His skill was a factor in ensuring that so much was achieved

verb

Another term for factorize.

Usage examples:

Last year researchers factored a number 155 digits long

noun

A fact or situation that influences a result

Usage examples:

Economic factors had a lot to do with their decision to sell the company., in 6×3=18, 6 and 3 are f…

noun

A mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum by the british assay offices, certifying their standard of purity.

Usage examples:

This is to be an appeal against the proposal by italy for the abandonment of hallmarks on gold and …

verb

Stamp with a hallmark.

Usage examples:

He was reprimanded for not hallmarking his work

noun

A typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing

Usage examples:

An independent press is one of the hallmarks of a free society.

noun

An outstanding part of an event or period of time.

Usage examples:

He views that season as the highlight of his career

verb

Draw special attention to.

Usage examples:

The issues highlighted by the report

noun

The best, most important, or most interesting part

Usage examples:

The highlight of our trip to new york was going to the top of the empire state building., the repor…

noun

A mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

Usage examples:

One of his little idiosyncrasies was always preferring to be in the car first

noun

A strange or unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone or something has

Usage examples:

Little idiosyncrasy she often cracks her knuckles when she's speaking - it's one of her little idio…

noun

Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.

Usage examples:

Mix all of the ingredients together

noun

One of the parts in a mixture

Usage examples:

Combine all the ingredients for the stew., fig. she viewed color as an essential ingredient of good…

noun

One of the parts of something that is needed in order for a particular job, business, etc. to succeed

Usage examples:

Basic/key/main ingredient policymakers see capital investment as a key ingredient in an economic re…

noun

An individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set.

Usage examples:

The items on the agenda

adverb

Used to introduce each item in a list.

Usage examples:

Item two statute books … item two drums

noun

One thing that is a part of a list or a collection of things

Usage examples:

There were several more items on the agenda., a news item in this morning’s newspaper, basic food i…

noun

A small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings, typically one caused by damage or dirt.

Usage examples:

The blow left a red mark down one side of her face

verb

Make a visible impression or stain on.

Usage examples:

He fingered the photograph gently, careful not to mark it

noun

(until the introduction of the euro in 2002) the basic monetary unit of germany, equal to 100 pfennig; a deutschmark.

Usage examples:

Germany spent billions of marks to save the french franc from speculators

adjective

Different to what is usual or expected; strange.

Usage examples:

The neighbours thought him very odd

adjective

Strange or unexpected

Usage examples:

An odd person, that’s odd – i thought i left my glasses on the table but they’re not here., he’s go…

noun

A strange or unusual feature or habit.

Usage examples:

For all his peculiarities, she finds him quite endearing

noun

A portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole.

Usage examples:

A piece of cheese

verb

Assemble something from parts or pieces.

Usage examples:

The dinosaur was pieced together from 119 bones

noun

A part of something

Usage examples:

A piece of cake/chicken/pizza, the vase lay on the floor in pieces (= broken into small parts)., sh…

noun

The tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object.

Usage examples:

The point of his dagger

verb

A fielding position on the off side near the batsman.

adjective

In a particular place.

Usage examples:

A doctor must be present at the ringside

noun

The period of time now occurring.

Usage examples:

They are happy and at peace, refusing to think beyond the present

verb

Give or award formally or ceremonially.

Usage examples:

The duke presented certificates to the men

verb

Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.

Usage examples:

Some regulation is still required to promote competition

verb

Assign to a higher position

verb

To advertise something in order to sell it

Usage examples:

The new model cars are being heavily promoted on television., a new campaign has been launched to p…

noun

A thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.

Usage examples:

She wanted oliver and his property out of her flat

noun

A thing or things owned by someone; a possession or possessions

Usage examples:

[ u ] the books are the property of the public library., [ c ] he owns some valuable waterfront pro…

noun

An object or objects that belong to someone

Usage examples:

They haven't yet learnt to respect people's property., accepting stolen property is against the law…

noun

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Usage examples:

An improvement in product quality

adjective

Of good quality; excellent.

Usage examples:

He's a quality player

noun

The degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it

Usage examples:

Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise., the fabric was of the highest quality., we’…

noun

A peculiar aspect of a person's character or behaviour.

Usage examples:

They accepted her attitude as one of her little quirks

verb

(with reference to a person's mouth or eyebrow) move or twist suddenly, especially to express surprise or amusement.

Usage examples:

His lips quirked disbelievingly

noun

An unusual habit or type of behavior, or something that is strange and unexpected

Usage examples:

A personality quirk, it’s just one of the quirks of living there., a quirky, offbeat sense of humor

verb

Give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.

Usage examples:

The minister reported a decline in milk production

noun

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.

Usage examples:

The chairman's annual report

verb

To give an account or representation of in words

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

noun

A position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.

Usage examples:

A town on the other side of the river

verb

Support or oppose in a conflict, dispute, or debate.

Usage examples:

He felt that max had betrayed him by siding with beatrice

noun

A lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly on to a place or person, especially a performer on stage.

Usage examples:

When the stage is dimmed, spotlights are used to create a tight arc of light in which roberts and c…

verb

Illuminate with a spotlight.

Usage examples:

The dancers are spotlighted from time to time throughout the evening

noun

A circle of strong light that comes from a lamp whose beam can be directed

Usage examples:

Spotlights followed the two dancers around the stage., fig. the incident brought toxic waste into t…

noun

An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

Usage examples:

An adventure story

noun

Variant spelling of storey.

noun

A part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level.

Usage examples:

A three-storey building

noun

The subject of a talk, piece of writing, exhibition, etc.; a topic.

Usage examples:

The theme of the sermon was reverence

verb

Give a particular theme or setting to (a leisure venue, event, etc.).

Usage examples:

The amusement park will be themed as a caribbean pirate stronghold

noun

The topic of discussion or writing

Usage examples:

The theme of the conference was the changing role of women in modern society.

noun

A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.

Usage examples:

The author cites four key types of intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trad…

verb

Mark with or register as a trademark.

Usage examples:

She filed a request with the government to trademark her company's name

noun

A symbol, name, design, or phrase on a product that shows it is made by a particular company

noun

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.

Usage examples:

The traditionally british trait of self-denigration

idiom

A short account of the news

phrasal verb

Produce a full or formal written version of something.

Usage examples:

I was too tired to write up my notes

phrasal verb

Increase the nominal value of stock or goods.