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i·tem [ təm ]


noun  (plural i·tems)
Definition:
 
1. one in collection: a single thing in a group or collection of things

2. one in list: a single thing in a list of things

3. broadcast or published report: a piece of information in a news report, e.g. in a newspaper or on television

4. accounting bookkeeping entry: an entry in a set of financial accounts

5. couple in relationship: a couple who are linked in a romantic or sexual relationship ( informal )



adverb 
Definition:
 
introducing listed item: used to introduce an item in a list

[Late 16th century. < Latin, "likewise" < ita "thus, so"]
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