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Item

/ˈaɪ.təm/ · noun

Meaning

A distinct physical object..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A distinct physical object.
  2. (by extension, video games) An object that can be picked up for later use.
  3. A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.
  4. (psychometrics) A question on a test, which may include its answers.
  5. A matter for discussion in an agenda.
  6. (informal) Two people who are having a romantic or sexual relationship with each other.
  7. A short article in a newspaper.
  8. (obsolete) A hint; an innuendo.

Example Sentences

Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.
The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters […]. But the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna.
the items in a bill
In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing.
Beyond being mere items of a legal code, they [the mitzvot] are the very basis of the relationship that God and the people Israel have established.
The exam has 100 items, each of which includes a correct response and three distractors.
The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic.
Jack and Jill are an item.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does item mean?

Item means A distinct physical object..

What is a synonym for item?

Common synonyms include article, object, thing, subject.

What is the opposite of item?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use item in a sentence?

Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.

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