item

1. 1

   A distinct physical object.

   • Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.
2. 2

   An object that can be picked up for later use.broadly

3. 3

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

   • the items in a bill
   • In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing.
4. 4

   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.
5. 5

   A matter for discussion in an agenda.

   • The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic.
6. 6

   Two people who are having a romantic or sexual relationship with each other.informal

   • Jack and Jill are an item.
7. 7

   A short article in a newspaper.

   • an item concerning the weather
8. 8

   A hint; an innuendo.obsolete

   • A secret item was given to some of the bishops […] to absent themselves.
9. 9

   Ellipsis of item girl.Indiaabbreviationalt-of

   • In this chapter, we will attempt to trace the course of initiation into the classical arts, from the self-taught gyrations of Bollywood items to the serious rigours of a classical Indian dance form.

syn. article · object · thing

1. 1

   To make a note of.transitive

1. 1

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