definitions

itemize

[ ahy-tuh-mahyz ]
/ ˈaɪ təˌmaɪz /
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verb (used with object), i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

to state by items; give the particulars of; list the individual units or parts of: to itemize an account.
to list as an item or separate part: to itemize deductions on an income-tax return.

verb (used without object), i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

to compute an income-tax return by listing separately all assets, credits, allowable deductions, losses, etc.

RELATED WORDS

index, supply, fund, stockpile, backlog, reserve, announcement, story, word, disclosure, advice, account, broadcast, statement, report, message, data, rumor, reservoir, roster

Nearby words

itcz, itea, itelmen, item, item veto, itemize, itemized deduction, iter, iterance, iterant, iterate
Also especially British, i·tem·ise.

Origin of itemize

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; item + -ize
Related forms
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British Dictionary definitions for itemization

itemize

itemise

/ (ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to put on a list or make a list of
Derived Formsitemization or itemisation, noun
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Word Origin and History for itemization

itemize

v.

1864, American English, from item + -ize. Related: Itemized; itemizing. Earlier verb was simply item (c.1600).

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