itemized
Definition
- Adjective:
- Listed in detail: "itemized" describes something that has been broken down into separate, individual components or entries, typically for clarity or accounting purposes.
- Specified individually: It refers to a record or list where each item is stated separately, often with its own cost or description.
Usage Examples
- (A bill showing each expense listed separately.)
- (A detailed inventory with each item mentioned individually.)
- (A deduction listed as a specific entry rather than a standard amount.)
Advanced Usage
- "to itemize something" (verb form): to list items separately.
- The accountant will itemize all expenses for the audit. (To break down costs into individual entries.)
- "itemized receipt": a receipt that shows each purchased item and its price.
- Always keep an itemized receipt for warranty claims. (A detailed proof of purchase.)
Variants and Related Words
- Itemize (verb): to list or record separately.
- Please itemize your travel expenses on this form. (To list each cost individually.)
- Itemization (noun): the act or result of listing items separately.
- The itemization of the budget took several hours. (The process of breaking down the budget into details.)
Synonyms
- Detailed: containing many specifics.
- Specified: clearly and individually stated.
- Enumerated: counted or listed one by one.
Related Idioms
- Line by line: describing something in a very detailed, sequential manner.
- He reviewed the contract line by line, like an itemized list. (Examining each part separately.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Break down: to separate into parts or categories.
- Can you break down the total cost into an itemized list? (To divide into individual items.)
- List out: to write or mention items one after another.
- She listed out every ingredient in an itemized format. (To enumerate in detail.)