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item

Pronunciation

Noun

item (plural items)

A distinct physical object.
Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.
(by extension, video games) 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.
(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.
(informal) Two people who are having a relationship with each other.
Jack and Jill are an item.
- 2010, Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris, Baby
  Are we an item? Girl, quit playin' / "We're just friends," what are you sayin'?
A short article in a newspaper.
an item concerning the weather
(obsolete) A hint; an innuendo.
- A secret item was given to some of the bishops […] to absent themselves.