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Noun: item  I-tum
  1. A distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
    "he noticed an item in the New York Times"; "she had several items on her shopping list";
    - point
     
  2. A small part that can be considered separately from the whole
    - detail, particular
     
  3. A whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection
    "they reduced the price on many items"
     
  4. An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
    "several of the items are similar";
    - detail, point
     
  5. An individual instance of a type of symbol
    - token
Adverb: item  I-tum
Usage: archaic
  1. (used when listing or enumerating items) also
    "a length of chain, item a hook"

Derived forms: items

Type of: component, component part, constituent, fact, part, portion, symbol, unit, whole

Part of: list, listing

Encyclopedia: Item