itemize

verb

item·​ize ˈī-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce itemize (audio)
itemized; itemizing

transitive verb

: to set down in detail or by particulars : list
itemized all expenses

Examples of itemize in a Sentence

a list of itemized expenses itemized the expenses for the business trip
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Charitable contributions are only tax deductible to those who itemize their deductions. Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 With a higher standard deduction since 2018, only about 10% of filers itemized in 2021, according to the latest IRS data. Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 Any such plan may not affect taxpayers who don’t itemize their tax returns. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024 Federal law requires that campaigns itemize donations exceeding $200. Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for itemize 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of itemize was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Itemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itemize. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

itemize

verb
item·​ize ˈīt-ə-ˌmīz How to pronounce itemize (audio)
itemized; itemizing
: to set down one by one : list
itemize expenses
itemization
ˌīt-ə-mə-ˈzā-shən
noun

Legal Definition

itemize

transitive verb
item·​ize ˈī-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce itemize (audio)
itemized; itemizing
: to list in detail or by particulars
itemize deductions

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