itemization

noun

item·​i·​za·​tion ˌī-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce itemization (audio)
: the act of itemizing
also : an itemized list

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About 90 percent of taxpayers now take the standard deduction, saving them time and money by forgoing itemization while still reducing their tax burden. The Editors, National Review, 14 Oct. 2024 Although campaign rules require a detailed explanation of all items bought with credit cards, Mr. Yin did not provide such an itemization. Bianca Pallaro, New York Times, 11 June 2024 However, the penalty that the bank charges is considered to be a deduction (no itemization required). Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 For a brief itemization of examples of these in the KRI, please see the notes at bottom. Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 But while more information drops on that tomorrow, we’re also supposed to hear more about itemization in the game. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 An itemization showed the original charge had been nearly $1,509 before adjustments and discounts. Daniel Chang, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2023 Pliny began Book 1 of his Natural History with a dedication to the emperor Titus (Vespasian’s son) and an itemization of what was to follow. Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2023 The sales of business properties Trump created himself came at a loss, however, dragging down his net proceeds and somewhat reducing his tax liability, the tax itemization shows. Jim Tankersley, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of itemization was in 1894

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“Itemization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itemization. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Legal Definition

itemization

noun
item·​i·​za·​tion ˌī-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce itemization (audio)
: the act of itemizing
also : an itemized list

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