C2 noun Neutral

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.

Ejemplos

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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?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
item
Verb
itemize
Adjetivo
itemized
Relacionado
itemization
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: itemized

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
item
Verb
itemize
Adjetivo
itemized
Relacionado
itemization

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

to be an item

to be a romantic couple

item of interest

something noteworthy

big-ticket item

an expensive purchase

Se confunde a menudo con

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.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: itemized

Frases relacionadas

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overformant

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homochroner

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To synchronize or align multiple events, data points, or historical records so that they occur or are represented within the same chronological time frame. This technical verb is primarily used in specialized academic or data-driven contexts to ensure temporal consistency across different variables.

underclarful

C1

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ansalvty

C1

To meticulously examine discarded, failed, or complex material in order to extract and recover specific items of value. This verb is primarily used in technical and analytical contexts where the recovery process requires a high degree of precision and scrutiny.

rechronship

C1

A specialized term referring to the process or state of re-establishing chronological order or temporal alignment between disparate data sets, events, or historical records. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe the restoration of a logical time-based sequence after a disruption or error.

anteportfy

C1

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antisolist

C1

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trifigous

C1

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