"action item" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: action items [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} action item (plural action items)
  1. (management) A task; especially, regarding an agenda item discussed in a meeting that requires further activity or investigation in order to reach a conclusion, select an alternative, or implement a change. Categories (topical): Management Synonyms: action point
    Sense id: en-action_item-en-noun-QzpFS0iS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: management

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