C2 noun محايد

item

/ˈaɪ.təm/

An individual object, unit, or entry that is part of a larger list, collection, or set. In academic and technical contexts, it specifically refers to a single question on a psychological or educational assessment, or a distinct entry in a ledger or database.

أمثلة

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1

I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.

I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.

2

The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.

The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.

3

So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?

So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
item
Verb
itemize
صفة
itemized
مرتبط
itemization
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.

اختبار سريع

The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: itemized

أمثلة

1

I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.

everyday

I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.

2

The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.

formal

The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.

3

So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?

informal

So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?

4

The psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.

academic

The psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.

5

The auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.

business

The auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
item
Verb
itemize
صفة
itemized
مرتبط
itemization

تلازمات شائعة

agenda item agenda item
collector's item collector's item
news item news item
line item line item
luxury item luxury item

العبارات الشائعة

to be an item

to be a romantic couple

item of interest

something noteworthy

big-ticket item

an expensive purchase

يُخلط عادةً مع

item vs article

Article is typically used for pieces of clothing or written work, while item is a more general term for any unit in a collection.

item vs object

Object refers to a physical thing you can touch, whereas an item can be an abstract entry on a list or a question on a test.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

In academic research, 'item' is the standard term for a single question or statement in a survey or exam. In business, 'line item' refers to a specific entry in a financial budget.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use the vague word 'thing' in professional contexts where 'item' would provide more precision, especially when discussing lists or inventory.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.

📖

أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'item' meaning 'likewise' or 'in the same manner,' historically used in lists to introduce each new entry.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Commonly used as a compound noun (e.g., news item, test item) Plural form: items
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السياق الثقافي

In English-speaking media, describing two celebrities as 'an item' is a common journalistic shorthand for confirming they are in a relationship.

اختبار سريع

The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: itemized

عبارات ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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