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items Meaning & Definition

/ˈaɪ.təmz/

What Does Items Mean?

Items is used as a noun meaning plural of item. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of item. As a verb, it means To make a note of.

Items: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈaɪ.təmz/
Syllables2
Synonymssubject, topic and article

Items Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of item

Items as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of item

Noun

  1. A distinct physical object.

    Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.

  2. (by extension) An object that can be picked up for later use.
  3. A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.

    In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing.

  4. (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.

  5. A matter for discussion in an agenda.

    The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic.

  6. Two people who are having a relationship with each other.

    Jack and Jill are an item.

  7. A short article in a newspaper.

    an item concerning the weather

  8. A hint; an innuendo.

Verb

  1. To make a note of.

Synonyms of Items

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Items in a Sentence

Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.

In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing.

The exam has 100 items, each of which includes a correct response and three distractors.

The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic.

Jack and Jill are an item.

an item concerning the weather

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Items

How to Pronounce Items

You say items as /ˈaɪ.təmz/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (aɪ).

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