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
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The fair market value of the asset on the date of the gift qualifies for a charitable deduction for someone who itemizes expenses on Form 1040.
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Bob Carlson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
However, a Yahoo News analysis revealed that only $19.8 billion of savings were itemized on the page.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Residents who itemize tax breaks cannot deduct more than $10,000 in levies paid to state and local governments, including income and property taxes.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
As writer Ron Boone of Timonium also observed, seniors with no dependents who itemize deductions due to large medical expenses would be unable to use these deductions for tax purposes.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
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Bob Carlson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
However, a Yahoo News analysis revealed that only $19.8 billion of savings were itemized on the page.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Residents who itemize tax breaks cannot deduct more than $10,000 in levies paid to state and local governments, including income and property taxes.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
As writer Ron Boone of Timonium also observed, seniors with no dependents who itemize deductions due to large medical expenses would be unable to use these deductions for tax purposes.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for itemize
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“Itemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itemize. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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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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