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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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
If you claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing, there’s good news: Starting next year, you can snag a charitable deduction for cash gifts on top of the standard deduction for the first time.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Most filers save money by taking the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions, which can include charitable donations and medical expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
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
