article

/ˈɑrtɪkəl/
noun
  1. A piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication.
    • I read an interesting article about climate change in the newspaper.
    • She wrote a long article for the school magazine on the history of jazz.
    • The online article had helpful tips for learning a new language.
  2. A particular item or object, especially one of a set or group.
    • The store sells various articles of furniture, including tables and chairs.
    • He packed his personal articles in a small suitcase.
    • The museum displayed several articles from ancient Egypt, such as pottery and jewelry.
  3. A word (like 'a', 'an', or 'the') that comes before a noun to show whether the noun is specific or general.
    • The teacher explained that you use the article 'an' before a vowel sound.
    • In English, 'a' and 'an' are indefinite articles, while 'the' is the definite article.
    • Learning to use articles correctly can be tricky for new English speakers.
  4. A separate clause or section in a legal document, contract, or treaty.
    • Both parties agreed to the terms in Article 5 of the agreement.
    • Article 1 of the Constitution outlines the powers of Congress.
    • The contract's third article specifies the payment terms.
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