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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

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