Tech & Work

Action item

ˈækʃn ˈaɪtəm

noun

What does Action item mean?

A specific task assigned in a meeting.

Example sentence

"Let's list the action items before we wrap up."

American usage tip

Meetings end with action items and owners.

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End of day — a common deadline.
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For your information — no action needed.
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