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[ˈaɪ̯ɾm̩]

noun

Meaning

  • A distinct physical object.

    "Tweezers are great for manipulating small items."

  • (by extension) An object that can be picked up for later use.

  • A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.

    "In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing."

  • (psychometrics) A question on a test, which may include its answers.

    "The exam has 100 items, each of which includes a correct response and three distractors."

  • A matter for discussion in an agenda.

    "The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic."

  • Two people who are having a relationship with each other.

    "Jack and Jill are an item."

  • A short article in a newspaper.

    "an item concerning the weather"

  • A hint; an innuendo.

Synonyms

subject,
topic,
article,
object,
thing,
couple

verb

Meaning

  • To make a note of.

adverb

Meaning

  • Likewise