Definition

To create a list of items or details, often for organization or clarity.

Example

Please itemize your expenses for the trip so we can review them.

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Conversation

Have you decided how you will file your taxes this year?

I'm thinking about it, but I need to check how to itemize my deductions first.

That makes sense; it can really save you money if you do it right.

Yeah, I'll definitely look into it before the deadline.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To create a list of individual items or details, often for organization or clarity.

Example

She decided to itemize her expenses for the tax report.

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Did you remember to itemize your expenses for the trip?

Yeah, I did that last night, it took a while but was worth it.

Good call! I always forget to itemize mine and end up confused later.

Root Explanation

Itemize → It is formed from "item" (from Latin *item*, meaning also or likewise) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "itemize" means to make a list of items or to enumerate them.

Memory Tip

Think of making a list of things, where each 'item' is something 'likewise' included, and '-ize' means to make it happen.

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