below item vs or item below

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Below item' is used to describe an item that is located below something else, while 'or item below' is used when presenting a choice between items, with one of them being below the other.

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below item

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe an item that is located below something else.

This phrase is used to indicate the position of an item in relation to another object, with the item being located below the reference point.

Examples:

Please place the book below item A on the shelf.
The instructions indicate that the battery should be placed below item C.
The diagram shows the cable running below item B.
The key is located below item D in the drawer.
Make sure to position the lamp below item F on the table.

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Alternatives:

item below
beneath the item
under the item
located below the item
positioned below the item

or item below

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when presenting a choice between items, with one of them being below the other.

This phrase is used to offer a selection between two items, with one of them being positioned below the other as part of the options.