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    US /ˈaɪtəm/

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    UK /ˈaɪtəm/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Single, brief piece of news or reporting
    There is an item in the paper about the award you received
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
    Sorry sir, that item isn’t for sale, it’s for display

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    9 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money

    07:169 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money
    • or should I rather spend that money on a new experience or a new item that will correlate more to the amount of happiness I get from it?

      or should I rather spend that money on a new experience or a new item that will correlate more to the amount of happiness I get from it?

    • I mentioned in one of my other videos how I haven't bought an item of clothing  in the last six months.

      I mentioned in one of my other videos how I haven't bought an item of clothing  in the last six months.

    A2

    How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:15How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of
    • When a customer shows interest in an item by hovering over it, clicking on it, or adding it to their cart, Shein takes note,

      When a customer shows interest in an item by hovering over it, clicking on it, or adding it to their cart, Shein takes note,

    • This way, the retailer can test how popular an item is with its customers.

      This way, the retailer can test how popular an item is with its customers.

    B1

    How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners

    08:09How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
    • But there's also times when people take advantage of return policies, things like wardrobing, where a shopper buys a clothing item for an event with the intent of returning after well, you may be following the basics of a return policy.

      But there's also times when people take advantage of return policies, things like wardrobing, where a shopper buys a clothing item for an event with the intent of returning after well, you may be following the basics of a return policy.

    • So I go back to the store and return the item; within the proper time period. I have my receipt, it's in the original packaging.

      So I go back to the store and return the item; within the proper time period. I have my receipt, it's in the original packaging.

    B2

    The rise of realistic fake designer bags

    05:25The rise of realistic fake designer bags
    • and by some estimates, around 60 or 70 percent of young people of Gen Zers have bought consciously a counterfeit item and been happy about it.

      and by some estimates, around 60 or 70 percent of young people of Gen Zers have bought consciously a counterfeit item and been happy about it.

    • COUNTERFEIT ITEM AND HAVE BEEN

      COUNTERFEIT ITEM AND HAVE BEEN

    B1

    A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake

    06:39A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake
    • In regards to that last item, while most food, and by extension, animal feed, is exempt from VAT, certain so-called "luxury items" are taxed at the normal rate.

      In regards to that last item, while most food, and by extension, animal feed, is exempt from VAT, certain so-called "luxury items" are taxed at the normal rate.

    B1

    Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream

    09:29Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream
    • I may not buy a home anyway, so let's take that trip or let's go to that event, whether it's a Taylor Swift concert or other, you know, big ticket item.

      I may not buy a home anyway, so let's take that trip or let's go to that event, whether it's a Taylor Swift concert or other, you know, big ticket item.

    • Swift concert or other, you know, big ticket item.

      Swift concert or other, you know, big ticket item.

    A2

    10 cheap purchases that improved my life

    09:0810 cheap purchases that improved my life
    • It's probably the most expensive item on the list but like the cheapest Amazon Kindles is sometimes like 50 or $60.

      It's probably the most expensive item on the list but like the cheapest Amazon Kindles is sometimes like 50 or $60.

    B1

    12 Brands YOU pronounce INCORRECTLY

    05:3412 Brands YOU pronounce INCORRECTLY
    • But it is a luxury item.

      But it is a luxury item.

    A2

    Why Aldi Is America’s Fastest Growing Grocery Store | WSJ The Economics Of

    06:03Why Aldi Is America’s Fastest Growing Grocery Store | WSJ The Economics Of
    • In a survey of roughly 6,500 people, Aldi scored on par with, or slightly lower than many of its peers in categories like store cleanliness and item availability.

      In a survey of roughly 6,500 people, Aldi scored on par with, or slightly lower than many of its peers in categories like store cleanliness and item availability.

    • in categories like store cleanliness and item availability.

      in categories like store cleanliness and item availability.

    B1

    Living in Sydney: Pros and Cons

    03:00Living in Sydney: Pros and Cons
    • My 4th and final item is a con. It is a nightmare to get around in Sydney.

      My 4th and final item is a con. It is a nightmare to get around in Sydney.

    B1