Definition

To list or specify items one by one, often for clarity or organization.

Example

Please itemise the expenses for the project so we can review them.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you itemise your expenses for the trip yet?

Not yet, but I really should do that soon.

I find it helps to itemise everything right after the trip.

Yeah, that way I can keep track of what I spent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Itemise → It is formed from "item" (from Latin *item*, meaning also or likewise) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "itemise" means to list or specify items individually.

Memory Tip

Think of listing things 'likewise' ('item') and turning that into a verb with '-ise' — that's how you remember that 'itemise' means to list items.

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