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itemize
verb
item·ize
ˈī-tə-ˌmīz
itemized; itemizing
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined above
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“Itemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itemize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
itemize
verb
item·ize
ˈīt-ə-ˌmīz
itemized; itemizing
: to set down one by one : list
itemize expenses
itemization
noun
ˌīt-ə-mə-ˈzā-shən
Legal Definition
itemize
transitive verb
item·ize
ˈī-tə-ˌmīz
itemized; itemizing
: to list in detail or by particulars
itemize deductions
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