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
Absent other eligible deductions, that leaves a more than $17,000 gap in their ability to itemize.
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Tanza Loudenback, wsj.com, 14 Nov. 2023
Instead, the Breeders disappeared at their peak, for reasons that are easy to itemize — the drug abuse, the writer’s block, the fights, etc. — but hard to pin on one person.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
North Carolina is one of the few states that does itemize the credits dished out in their state.
—John Sharp, al, 26 Mar. 2023
Only tax-exempt nonprofit organizations will provide a receipt that people who itemize their taxes can use to claim a deduction.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
This means the selection veers more toward the yacht end of the spectrum rather than small, simple day boats: Many listings itemize the additional costs per day for a skipper, chef, and water sports equipment for complete transparency.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 June 2023
Presidential campaigns only are required to itemize contributions of $200 or greater, or when the aggregate of an individual's contributions tops $200.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 16 July 2023
Any contract over $1,000 needs to be in writing, Foy added, and a legitimate quote should be itemized, describing in detail the work being done, the materials being used, the start and end date, and the payment schedule.
—Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
Some sample regulations city staff suggested were provisions under Coronado’s ordinance, including a $200 contribution limit, the need to itemize each contribution of $5 or more and that donations can only be received by check or credit card.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2023
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Tanza Loudenback, wsj.com, 14 Nov. 2023
Instead, the Breeders disappeared at their peak, for reasons that are easy to itemize — the drug abuse, the writer’s block, the fights, etc. — but hard to pin on one person.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
North Carolina is one of the few states that does itemize the credits dished out in their state.
—John Sharp, al, 26 Mar. 2023
Only tax-exempt nonprofit organizations will provide a receipt that people who itemize their taxes can use to claim a deduction.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
This means the selection veers more toward the yacht end of the spectrum rather than small, simple day boats: Many listings itemize the additional costs per day for a skipper, chef, and water sports equipment for complete transparency.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 June 2023
Presidential campaigns only are required to itemize contributions of $200 or greater, or when the aggregate of an individual's contributions tops $200.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 16 July 2023
Any contract over $1,000 needs to be in writing, Foy added, and a legitimate quote should be itemized, describing in detail the work being done, the materials being used, the start and end date, and the payment schedule.
—Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
Some sample regulations city staff suggested were provisions under Coronado’s ordinance, including a $200 contribution limit, the need to itemize each contribution of $5 or more and that donations can only be received by check or credit card.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2023
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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 10 Dec. 2023.
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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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