itemize

[ ahy-tuh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

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.

verb (used without object)

, i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

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

itemize

/ ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• ˌitemiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• item·i·zation noun
• item·izer noun
• mis·item·ized adjective
• non·item·ized adjective
• non·item·izer noun
• re·item·ize verb (used with object) reitemized reitemizing
• un·item·ized adjective
• well-item·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of itemize¹

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

Example Sentences

Unless your itemized deductions are more than the standard deduction, it makes no financial sense to itemize.

From Salon

An itemized receipt is sent to the app, but it might take time before it becomes accessible.

From Los Angeles Times

Can I only claim that on my taxes under medical expenses if I itemize my deductions on my taxes?

From Los Angeles Times

In the cap’s first year, Californians who itemized deductions were hit with a total extra tax burden of $12 billion, the state Franchise Tax Board reported.

From Los Angeles Times

But I assure you, a week after the election, every pundit and scholar in America will have a compelling, itemized explanation as to why the one candidate won and the other lost.

From Salon

Related Words

• enumerate