itemize

American  

[ahy-tuh-mahyz] / ˈaɪ təˌmaɪz /

especially British, itemise

verb (used with object)

itemized, itemizing

1. to state by items; give the particulars of; list the individual units or parts of.

   to itemize an account.

2. to list as an item or separate part.

   to itemize deductions on an income-tax return.

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verb (used without object)

itemized, itemizing

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

itemize British  

/ ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to put on a list or make a list of

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Other Word Forms

• itemization noun
• itemizer noun
• misitemized adjective
• nonitemized adjective
• nonitemizer noun
• reitemize verb (used with object)
• unitemized adjective
• well-itemized adjective

Etymology

Origin of itemize

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; item + -ize

Example Sentences

The city would then have to store the property for at least 90 days and provide the owner an itemized list of the seized belongings and information on how to retrieve it.

From Los Angeles Times

Sen. Adam Schiff and 15 members of California’s congressional delegation sent a letter Monday to major insurers demanding to know why they are allegedly subjecting L.A. wildfire survivors to claims reviews requiring itemized property receipts.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawmakers asked the insurers to detail by Friday how they determine when itemized receipts are necessary and whether itemization requirements increased since the fires.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, this year’s changes might mean you would be better off itemizing your deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are available both to taxpayers who take the standard deduction and those who itemize their deductions.

From Barron's

Related Words

• enumerate