Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for itemize. Search instead for itemizable.
Definitions

itemize

[ahy-tuh-mahyz] / ˈaɪ təˌmaɪz /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

She even made sure to itemize possessions in her will and distribute them to friends and/or family.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026

People itemize charitable gifts if their total allowable itemized deductions — including donations to qualified charities, mortgage interest, and state and local taxes — exceed the standard deduction.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026

A DAF can make sense for people who aren’t ultrawealthy if they plan to give to charity and itemize deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

People in this age bracket can now get an extra senior deduction of $6,000, regardless of whether they take the standard deduction or itemize.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

When Deborah officially divorced Pullum in 2006, she had to itemize her income as part of a request for the judge to waive her filing fee.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

The lender owes tax on the interest, and the borrower often can deduct it if he or she itemizes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Further, regardless of whether one itemizes or uses the standard deduction, an additional $6,000 deduction is available to many taxpayers over 65.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

It identifies when we lift a product from a shelf, freezer or produce bin, automatically itemizes the goods and charges us when we leave the store.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2022

The deduction is known as an “above-the-line” deduction because it reduces the amount of income subject to tax regardless of whether the taxpayer itemizes their deductions or chooses the standard deduction on their tax return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2017

“My idea of her passport itemizes every feature you possess,” he said, laughing; “five feet seven; dark hair, brown eyes, regular features, small, well-shaped hands——” “Please—Captain West!”

From Special Messenger by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

Her top tips include: When you get a bill, don’t pay until you ask the hospital for an itemized bill.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

She advises people to ask for itemized bills, look for errors and duplicated charges that can be corrected.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Their itemized deductions in the funding year is significantly higher than the standard deduction, so much so that it pushes out of the 22% bracket and into the 12%.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

Some households may have to plan how to maximize other itemized deductions to make the most of the tax break.

From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026

We got an itemized bill each month for every food item and roll of toilet paper.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

I’ve found myself calculating the social risk, itemizing what would work in our favor.

From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026

As a result, many taxpayers, especially those who live in a high-tax state or have a lot of mortgage interest, will be better off itemizing instead of taking the standard deduction this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

That could include income from several sources, multiple tax breaks and possible itemizing.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 20, 2026

If you claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing, there’s good news: Starting next year, you can snag a charitable deduction for cash gifts on top of the standard deduction for the first time.

From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025

I first gave a general overview of my travels, itemizing the money we had received and the offers of training.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


Vocabulary lists containing itemize

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com