article
//ˈɑːrtɪkəl//
Noun
articleSingular
articlesPlural
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.
2
A particular item or object, especially one of a set.
Each article of clothing must be labeled with your name.
3
A separate clause or paragraph of a legal document or agreement.
Article 5 of the contract states the payment terms.
4
In grammar, a word (such as 'a', 'an', or 'the') that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made.
In English, 'a', 'an', and 'the' are articles.
Verb
1
To bind by articles of apprenticeship or training.
He was articled to a law firm for five years.