item
/ˈaɪ.təm/ noun A1- A distinct physical object. · Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.
- 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. · the items in a bill· In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing.
- 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 romantic or sexual relationship with each other. · Jack and Jill are an item.
- A short article in a newspaper. · an item concerning the weather
Plural items
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Another item had been added to that constant and apparently purposeless series of small mysteries which had succeeded each other so rapidly.
Many of the items brought in leave in working order, often after a repair that takes only minutes: a loose wire, a worn belt, a blown fuse.
Since I paid a lot of money, I expect a perfect item.
They only kept the items that they truly need.
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