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

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), re·i·tem·ized, re·i·tem·iz·ing. un·i·tem·ized, adjective well-i·tem·ized, adjective

Words nearby itemize

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

Example sentences from the Web for itemize

But the president could have chosen not to itemize his giving, or to give that money to the U.S. Treasury, as many people do.

The Obama Rule: Do as the President Says, Not as He Does |Stuart Stevens |April 23, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Only about one-third of Americans itemize their deductions, and they are mostly the well off.

Let's Chat about Deductions |Justin Green |December 10, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
They tend to advantage wealthier taxpayers (who are more likely to itemize) and corporations.

End the Tax-Break Scam |Michael Tomasky |May 8, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
So I propose allowing all taxpayers, whether they itemize or not, to deduct their charitable contributions.

Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 |Various

The original method was to itemize all transactions in the ledger, but the present custom is to post the totals only.

Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 4 |Various
In any report of a wedding, it is proper to itemize the plunder.

The Sheriff of Badger |George B. Pattullo
I itemize what struck me as being their real, if unuttered trend.

A Case in Camera |Oliver Onions
It is unnecessary to itemize in detail what passed from that time until I reached Ontario.

Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear |Theresa Gowanlock

British Dictionary definitions for itemize

itemize

itemise

/ (ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz) /

verb

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

Derived forms of itemize

itemization or itemisation, noun

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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itemize

verb (used with object), i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

verb (used without object), i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

Origin of itemize

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British Dictionary definitions for itemize

itemise

verb

Derived forms of itemize

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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itemize

verb (used with object), i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

verb (used without object), i·tem·ized, i·tem·iz·ing.

Origin of itemize

OTHER WORDS FROM itemize

Words nearby itemize

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itemise

verb

Derived forms of itemize

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