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i·tem·ize [ tə mz ] (past and past participle i·tem·ized, present participle i·tem·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular i·tem·iz·es)

verb

Definition:

1. transitive verb list individual things: to list individually all the things that make up a set or whole

an itemized bill

2. intransitive verb list deductions on tax return: to list separately on a tax return all deductions from taxable income

Unless you want to itemize, you can use the easier, shorter tax form.

i·tem·i·za·tion [ təmi záysh'n ] noun

i·tem·iz·er [ tə mzər ] noun