item

noun

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\ ˈī-təm

Definition of item

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series : article

2 : an object of attention, concern, or interest

3 : a separate piece of news or information

4 : a couple in a romantic or sexual relationship

5 obsolete : warning, hint

item

adverb

\ ˈī-ˌtem

, ˈī-təm \

Definition of item (Entry 2 of 3)

: and in addition : also —used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration

item

verb

\ ˈī-təm

itemed; iteming; items

Definition of item (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

1 archaic : compute, reckon

2 archaic : to set down the particular details of

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Noun

item, detail, particular mean one of the distinct parts of a whole. item applies to each thing specified separately in a list or in a group of things that might be listed or enumerated. every item on the list detail applies to one of the small component parts of a larger whole such as a task, building, painting, narration, or process. leave the details to others particular stresses the smallness, singleness, and especially the concreteness of a detail or item. a description that included few particulars

Examples of item in a Sentence

Noun There are several items for sale. I need to buy a few household items like soap. He always orders the most expensive item on the menu. There are a lot of items on our agenda tonight, so let's start the meeting. I saw an item in today's paper about the mayor's campaign plans.

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