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

  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

  1. Topic as an adjective:

    Topical.

  1. 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."

  2. Topic as a noun (Internet):

    Discussion thread.

  3. Topic as a noun (obsolete):

    An argument or reason.

  4. Topic as a noun (obsolete, medicine):

    An external local application or remedy, such as a plaster, a blister, etc.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Wiseman"

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