itemize
verb (used with object)
to state by items; give the particulars of; list the individual units or parts of.
itemizing
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present participleof itemize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The new deduction—$6,000 for individuals and $12,000 for couples filing jointly—can be used whether you are claiming the standard deduction or itemizing deductions, regardless of whether you are already taking Social Security payments.
From Barron's ● Apr. 25, 2026
This goes back to the hassle of itemizing donations.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026
I’ve found myself calculating the social risk, itemizing what would work in our favor.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
As a result, many taxpayers, especially those who live in a high-tax state or have a lot of mortgage interest, will be better off itemizing instead of taking the standard deduction this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
I first gave a general overview of my travels, itemizing the money we had received and the offers of training.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
