itemize

verb

ˈī-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce itemize (audio)
Definition of itemizenext
1
as in to list
to make a list of itemized the expenses for the business trip

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2
as in to recite
to specify one after another itemized the potential problems if a wind farm is built there

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Recent Examples of itemize Some filers who itemize tax breaks have also seen windfalls from the bigger federal deduction limit for state and local taxes, known as SALT. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 The failures of this dictatorship are so monumental that no list, no matter how long, can fully itemize them. — Carlos Eire, Time, 23 Apr. 2026 No surviving documentation fully itemized the materials that Schomburg sold to the New York Public Library. — Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026 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. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for itemize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itemize
  1. list
  2. recite
  3. inventory
  4. detail
  5. enumerate
  6. outline
Verb
  • The Bear Run Fire is currently listed at a half-acre, according to Watch Duty.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2026
  • Food delivery apps list Taylor Farms products available at Costco, Milam’s Markets, Aldi, Sedano’s and even gas stations like Wawa, 7-Eleven and Speedway.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of list
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  • Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs remain mainstays at many summer camps today.
    — Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Over these images, two voices languidly recite what sounds like a roleplaying script, in which a desperate girl appeals to her grandpa for money.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of recite
Verb
  • Those that wait will inherit a shadow estate nobody can inventory, let alone migrate.
    — Song Bac Toh, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Historically, the assessor’s office was not so political and was focused on just fairly and accurately inventorying and assessing all property in the county.
    — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Definition of inventory
Verb
  • Intrinsic, whose bid was first detailed by Deadline two months ago, started out with a crowdfunding campaign on Seed & Spark.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • Harper has earned nearly $250 million in salary over his 15-year MLB career and, as Sportico recently detailed, earns about $9 million a year in endorsements.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of detail
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  • The other side of the coin here is those who only want to question the integrity of the country, or only want to enumerate its deals with the devil, that’s not healthy either.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
  • Though deferred action dates back at least to President Richard Nixon, Meissner issued a memo in 2000 enumerating 13 factors that immigration agents should consider before deporting someone.
    — Lauren Villagran, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of enumerate
Verb
  • Warsh made his mark during his first meeting as chair in June, holding rates steady while outlining changes to the central bank's approach.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • According to reporting by The Sacramento Bee, the new hiring protocol will allow managers to outline criteria for their ideal candidate and sort applications based on those measures.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
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