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Definition of itemize

itemize

/ˈaɪ.tə.maɪz/
(UK: itemise)
i · tem · ize
Adjective:itemized
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Past Simple:itemized
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Past Participle:itemized
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Present Participle:itemizing
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itemize Lexical Profile

itemize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To state, list, or record each individual unit, entry, or detail separately (especially on an invoice, statement, or inventory).

Example

"The contractor promised to itemize all labor and material costs on the final invoice."

2

American To list individual eligible tax deductions separately on a tax return rather than claiming the single standard deduction.

Example

"Because their mortgage interest and charitable contributions were substantial, the couple decided to itemize on their tax return."

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• Nearby Words

itea
item
itemization
itemize
itemizer
iterate
iteration

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'item' (ultimately from the Latin adverb meaning 'likewise' or 'also', used to introduce entries in a list) combined with the verbal suffix '-ize'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Itemize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/itemize
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