C2 noun ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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?

語族

名詞
item
Verb
itemize
形容詞
itemized
関連
itemization
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: itemized

例文

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.

語族

名詞
item
Verb
itemize
形容詞
itemized
関連
itemization

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

to be an item

to be a romantic couple

item of interest

something noteworthy

big-ticket item

an expensive purchase

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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.

⚠️

よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: itemized

関連フレーズ

関連単語

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

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