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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Two major changes for those who itemize deductions start in 2026.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
It's itemized and usually broken down into sections, such as presentations or reports, public hearings, and consent.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, 90% of filers don't itemize, according to the latest IRS data, which prevents most taxpayers from claiming the charitable deduction.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The band’s team has asked the organization to itemize all other expenses for compensation, such as hotel and ground transportation.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
It's itemized and usually broken down into sections, such as presentations or reports, public hearings, and consent.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
However, 90% of filers don't itemize, according to the latest IRS data, which prevents most taxpayers from claiming the charitable deduction.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The band’s team has asked the organization to itemize all other expenses for compensation, such as hotel and ground transportation.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 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 31 Oct. 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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