An "article" can refer to a piece of writing on a specific subject in a publication, or to a grammatical word (like "a," "an," or "the") that modifies a noun. It can also refer to a separate, numbered clause in a document or a general term for an item or a person.
Types of articles
- In publishing: A non-fiction piece of writing about a particular topic, published in a newspaper, magazine, or on the internet. These can be news reports, feature stories, or opinion pieces.
- In grammar: A word that comes before a noun to specify whether it is general or specific.
- Definite article: "the" (e.g., "the house")
- Indefinite articles: "a" or "an" (e.g., "a cat," "an activity")
In a document: A separate, numbered clause or provision within a larger document, such as a treaty, constitution, or legal agreement.As a general item: An individual object, member of a class, or commodity.Examples: "articles of clothing," "an article of food," "What is that article?"
