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items

The correct spelling is items.

How to pronounce items

/ˈaɪtəmz/
noun

IPA: /ˈaɪtəmz/

Say it like: Ite-ms

The correct spelling is items. A distinct physical object. For example: "Tweezers are great for manipulating small items."

Usage Examples

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.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A distinct physical object.
  2. 2.(by extension) An object that can be picked up for later use.
  3. 3.A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.
  4. 4.(psychometrics) A question on a test, which may include its answers.
  5. 5.A matter for discussion in an agenda.

verb

  1. 1.To make a note of.

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