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.
Also especially British, i·tem·ise.

Origin of itemize

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

OTHER WORDS FROM itemize

Words nearby itemize

itcz, itea, itelmen, item, item veto, itemize, itemized deduction, iter, iterance, iterant, iterate

Words related to itemization

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

British Dictionary definitions for itemization

itemize

itemise

/ (ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz) /

verb

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

Derived forms of itemize

itemization or itemisation, noun