C1verbUK spelling: itemiseformalmoneybusiness
US/ˈaɪ.təm.aɪz/
UK/ˈaɪ.təm.aɪz/
to list things one by one, especially costs on a bill or in a tax return
In context
Please itemize all travel expenses on the form before you send it to accounting.
The hotel itemized the bill so we could see the cost of each service.
Many taxpayers itemize deductions instead of taking the standard amount.
Words that go with itemize
verb + noun
- itemize expensesEmployees must itemize expenses over $25.
- itemize deductionsYou can itemize deductions if they exceed the standard amount.
- itemize the billCould you itemize the bill, please?
- itemize costsThe contractor itemized costs for labor and materials.
verb + adverb
- itemize separatelyItemize each charge separately on the invoice.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
itemize about the costsCorrect: itemize the costs