The difference between Article and Item

When used as nouns, article means a part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set, whereas item means a distinct physical object.

When used as verbs, article means to bind by articles of apprenticeship, whereas item means to make a note of.


Item is also adverb with the meaning: likewise.

check bellow for the other definitions of Article and Item

  1. Article as a noun:

    A part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set.

    Examples:

    "Each of the [[Wikipedia:Solifugae chelicerae]] is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer."

    "The [[Wikipedia:Articles of War Articles of War]] are a set of regulations...to govern the conduct of...military...forces"

  2. Article as a noun:

    A story, report, or opinion piece in a newspaper, magazine, journal, etc.

  3. Article as a noun:

    A member of a group or class.

    Examples:

    "an article of clothing"

  4. Article as a noun:

    An object.

    Examples:

    "a sales article'"

  5. Article as a noun (grammar):

    A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).

  6. Article as a noun:

    A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc.

  7. Article as a noun (derogatory):

    A person.

    Examples:

    "A [[genuine article genuine article.]]"

    "A shrewd article."

  8. Article as a noun (archaic):

    A wench.

    Examples:

    "She's a prime article (''whip slang''), she's a devilish good piece, a hell of a ''goer''."

  9. Article as a noun (dated):

    Subject matter; concern.

  10. Article as a noun (dated):

    A distinct part.

  11. Article as a noun (obsolete):

    A precise point in time; a moment.

  1. Article as a verb (transitive):

    To bind by articles of apprenticeship.

    Examples:

    "to article an apprentice to a mechanic"

  2. Article as a verb (obsolete):

    To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.

  3. Article as a verb:

    To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.

  1. Item as a noun:

    A distinct physical object.

    Examples:

    "Tweezers are great for manipulating small items."

  2. Item as a noun (by extension, video games):

    An object that can be picked up for later use.

  3. Item as a noun:

    A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.

    Examples:

    "the items in a bill"

    "In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing."

  4. Item as a noun (psychometrics):

    A question on a test, which may include its answers.

    Examples:

    "The exam has 100 items, each of which includes a correct response and three distractors."

  5. Item as a noun:

    A matter for discussion in an agenda.

    Examples:

    "The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic."

  6. Item as a noun (informal):

    Two people who are having a relationship with each other.

    Examples:

    "Jack and Jill are an item."

  7. Item as a noun:

    A short article in a newspaper.

    Examples:

    "an item concerning the weather"

  8. Item as a noun (obsolete):

    A hint; an innuendo.

  1. Item as a verb (transitive):

    To make a note of.

  1. Item as an adverb:

    likewise

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