item
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.
Exemples
3 sur 5I 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.
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.
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?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.
Quiz rapide
The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : itemized
Exemples
I realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.
everydayI realized halfway home that I had left a crucial item at the checkout counter.
The chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.
formalThe chair requested that we move to the next item on the parliamentary agenda.
So, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?
informalSo, are those two finally an item, or are they just hanging out?
The psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.
academicThe psychometric properties of each test item were analyzed using item response theory.
The auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.
businessThe auditor flagged a specific line item in the expenditure report that lacked proper documentation.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
to be an item
to be a romantic couple
item of interest
something noteworthy
big-ticket item
an expensive purchase
Souvent confondu avec
Article is typically used for pieces of clothing or written work, while item is a more general term for any unit in a collection.
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.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use the vague word 'thing' in professional contexts where 'item' would provide more precision, especially when discussing lists or inventory.
Astuce mémo
Think of an 'item' as one specific 'I-t-em' on your 'I-nventory' list.
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'item' meaning 'likewise' or 'in the same manner,' historically used in lists to introduce each new entry.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking media, describing two celebrities as 'an item' is a common journalistic shorthand for confirming they are in a relationship.
Quiz rapide
The accounting department needs an _____ billing statement to verify the expenses.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : itemized
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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