article UK /ˈɑːtɪkl̩/US /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/noun 11verb 3forms 3phrases 2 noun11 •a written report or story about real events or ideas, in a newspaper, a magazine or online •An object, a member of a group or class.Had he bought nitre before, I have since tried to recall and I cannot. It is a common enough article and I sell it every day. — 1923 •A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).‘A song called “Freak Like Me” by the Sugababes,’ said Jesse. ‘Just Sugababes, no article,’ the man said, enjoying the stunned reaction on Jesse’s face. — 2020 •A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these.The Articles of War are a set of regulations[…]to govern the conduct of[…]military[…]forces •A part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set.Each of the chelicerae is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer. •(old-fashioned) A distinct part. •Ellipsis of genuine article. •(disapproving, old-fashioned) A person; an individual."You dateless article," stormed his father, leaving Bennett to realise in his laconic way that he was, and probably always would be, a disappointment to Dad. — 2001 •(old-fashioned) Subject matter; concern.This last article perhaps will hardly be believed. — 1722 •(slang, no longer used) A wench.She's a prime article, a devilish good piece, a hell of a goer. •(no longer used) A precise point in time; a moment.This fatal news coming to Hick's Hall upon the article of my Lord Russell's trial, was said to have had no little influence on the jury and all the bench to his prejudice. — 1683 verb3 •To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.If […]all his errors and follies were articled against him, the man would seem vicious and miserable. — 1651 •To bind by articles of apprenticeship.After educational training at Hayes Grammar School and Hayes College, Mr. Nokes was articled to a Surveyor and Land Agent in 1885, and, at the expiration of his articles, became a partner in the firm. — 1948 •(no longer used) To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.[…] if the Captain of any Merchant ship under convoy shall wilfully disobey Signals […] he shall be liable to be articled against in the High Court of Admiralty […] — 1793 formsarticled · articling · articles Phrases with article article of deathThe moment of death. genuine articleAn authentic thing, as opposed to an imitation.
