article article /ˈɑːrtɪkəl/

noun

1. () Nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication  ( article )
   nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
     She wrote an informative article about the benefits of exercise.
   She wrote an informative article about the benefits of exercise.
   
2. () One of a class of artifacts  ( article )
   one of a class of artifacts
    An article of clothing
   an article of clothing
   
3. () (contract) a separate section of a legal document (as a statute, contract or will)  ( article , clause )
   (contract) a separate section of a legal document (as a statute, contract or will)
   
4. (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase  ( article )
   (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase
   

verb

1. Bind by a contract; especially for a training period  ( article )
   bind by a contract; especially for a training period