Definition

A person who lists or organizes items, often for accounting or inventory purposes.

Example

The itemizer carefully documented every product in the inventory.

Conversation

Have you ever met an itemizer before?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They collect and provide various items for newspapers.

That sounds interesting! I bet they have some cool stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Itemizer → It is formed from "item" (from Latin *item*, meaning also or likewise) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "itemizer" refers to a person or tool that organizes or lists items.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who organizes or lists things — the suffix "-izer" indicates a person who performs an action, and "item" means a thing or object.

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