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 The Vatican Apostolic Archives have preserved the accounting registers that itemized many of the roses’ costs. — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 But losses can only be deducted by filers who itemize and who kept a record of both winnings and losses, and the deduction is capped at whatever winnings were reported. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Compute tokens to do the same work are metered, itemized and delivered on an invoice. — Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The report went on to itemize advance expenses allegedly incurred. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 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
  • Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In its November issue, Food & Wine magazine lists Francesco Martucci in Wynwood as one of the 27 Best Pizzas in America.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of list
Verb
  • Ethnographic research from northwest Armenia, published in 2024, describes people bathing the baby while reciting prayers and blessings.
    — Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Vatican said the pope is scheduled to recite the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of recite
Verb
  • Start With Decisions, Not Use Cases When starting new projects, organizations usually begin by inventorying possible AI use cases.
    — Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • To inventory their emissions, carbon’s bookkeepers first consult the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of inventory
Verb
  • El Salvador’s representative to the United Nations condemned the attack, detailing the ambush for members of the Security Council.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Documents detailing meetings in April and August between the government, the WHO and other health partners, reviewed by Reuters and not previously reported, show how efforts to act fast may have led to shortcomings.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of detail
Verb
  • The familiar scent of grilling merguez wafted through the air as Violette began to enumerate the system’s failures.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, the tricks enumerated in the paper are already getting old, one of the paper’s authors, Tina Yeung, told me.
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of enumerate
Verb
  • In a separate interview, Sundwall homed in on cars and economic impact, outlining efficiency honed through the methods of private business, as well as total spending transparency.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Nvidia's most recent quarterly financial filing in August outlined over $500 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments over the coming years, with a majority maturing through fiscal 2029.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Itemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itemize. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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