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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Per the rule, advertised ticket prices must show fees and charges, and when fees and charges are itemized, the total price must be shown as a single figure.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
For 2025, Trump’s legislation raised the SALT limit to $40,000 from $10,000, which could offer larger payments for eligible filers who itemize tax breaks.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
This deduction also only applies to taxpayers who itemize deductions on IRS Schedule A (Form 1040).
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
About 20% of the Constitution itemizes things that the federal and state governments may not do.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
For 2025, Trump’s legislation raised the SALT limit to $40,000 from $10,000, which could offer larger payments for eligible filers who itemize tax breaks.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
This deduction also only applies to taxpayers who itemize deductions on IRS Schedule A (Form 1040).
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
About 20% of the Constitution itemizes things that the federal and state governments may not do.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Itemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itemize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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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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