item

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Academic

n. one single part of a list, like a task or a point in a meeting.

n. a separate piece of information or a specific entry in a list, account, or agenda.

日本語:項目※

“The last item on the meeting agenda is the budget for next year.”

“The auditor flagged several items in the financial report that required further clarification from the management team.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. two people who are in a romantic relationship.

n. two individuals involved in an established romantic or sexual relationship.

“Everyone was surprised to hear that Sarah and Tom are finally an item.”

“The tabloids spent weeks speculating whether the two co-stars were actually an item before the couple finally went public.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic · Technical

n. a single question or task on an exam or in a survey.

n. a specific question or task within a standardised test or psychological assessment.

“The teacher removed a confusing item from the final exam.”

“The researchers conducted a statistical analysis to determine which test items were most effective at measuring the students' analytical skills.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal

n. a short piece of news in a newspaper or on a website.

n. a brief piece of news or a short article in a periodical.

“There was a small item in the local paper about the school play.”

“The morning broadcast included a brief news item regarding the recent changes to international trade regulations.”