The difference between Item and Topic
When used as nouns, item means a distinct physical object, whereas topic means subject.
Item is also adverb with the meaning: likewise.
Item is also verb with the meaning: to make a note of.
Topic is also adjective with the meaning: topical.
check bellow for the other definitions of Item and Topic
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Item as a noun:
A distinct physical object.
Examples:
"Tweezers are great for manipulating small items."
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Item as a noun (by extension, video games):
An object that can be picked up for later use.
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Item as a noun (informal):
Two people who are having a relationship with each other.
Examples:
"Jack and Jill are an item."
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Item as a noun:
A short article in a newspaper.
Examples:
"an item concerning the weather"
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Item as a noun (obsolete):
A hint; an innuendo.
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Item as a verb (transitive):
To make a note of.
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Item as an adverb:
likewise
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Topic as an adjective:
Topical.
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Topic as a noun:
Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.
Examples:
"A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech."
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Topic as a noun (Internet):
Discussion thread.
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Topic as a noun (obsolete):
An argument or reason.
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Topic as a noun (obsolete, medicine):
An external local application or remedy, such as a plaster, a blister, etc.
Examples:
"rfquotek Wiseman"