Articles are ITEMS that can be used for a variety of purposes. The term 'articles' can refer to EQUIPMENT, MERCHANDISE, theses, ITEMS, and writeups. EQUIPMENT is an item used for a specific purpose, such as a tool or machine. MERCHANDISE is goods that are bought and sold, such as clothing or food. A thesis is a long essay or dissertation written by a student in order to complete a degree. ITEMS are objects that can be counted, such as books or furniture. Writeups are documents that provide information about a particular topic.