Meaning & Definition of word "Itemize"

Itemize

/ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz/

1. to list or enumerate items individually
- Example: The accountant was asked to itemize all expenses for the annual report.
2. to break down an overall charge or total into individual components
- Example: Please itemize the charges on the invoice to clarify where the costs are coming from.
3. to specify or mention items one by one
- Example: In her presentation, she took time to itemize each of the project’s key objectives.
4. to create a detailed list of items or points
- Example: He decided to itemize his goals for the year to keep himself accountable.

From the word 'item' combined with the suffix '-ize', indicating action.

itemize expenses:

To list and detail the individual costs incurred.

itemized bill:

A bill that breaks down the charges into individual line items.

itemizing tasks:

The act of writing out tasks one by one for clarity and better management.

enumerate:

To mention things one by one.

list:

To write down items in sequence.

detail:

A small part of something, a specific aspect.

Meaning: Break it down

Example Sentence: Can you just break it down for me?

Meaning: Lay it out

Example Sentence: I need you to lay it out for me to understand better.