item

Vocabulary Word

Definition

In most contexts, 'item' refers to a thing, object, or piece of something. If you are shopping, each thing you buy is an 'item.'

Examples in Different Contexts

In scriptwriting, an 'item' could refer to a prop listed in a scene. A director might say, 'Ensure that the vintage lamp, an important item, is visible in the shot.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

While reviewing the code, I noticed an inefficient loop structure. There could be a more effective way.

Response:

Perhaps we could optimise the function to iterate over each item more efficiently.

Academics

Scenario:

I got the survey you sent out for our research. Several questions seem ambiguous and need clarification.

Response:

Got it, I will simplify the text for each item to ensure it's unambiguous.