Itemization

Pronunciation: /aɪˌtəməˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions of itemization

noun the act of making a detailed list or statement of items

Example Sentences

A1 The itemization of expenses in the report was clear and easy to understand.

A2 The itemization of the bill showed each individual charge separately.

B1 The itemization of the inventory list helped us keep track of all the items in stock.

B2 The itemization of the budget breakdown revealed areas where we could cut costs.

C1 The detailed itemization of the project expenses allowed for accurate financial analysis.

C2 The itemization of the contract terms clarified each party's responsibilities.

Examples of itemization in a Sentence

formal The itemization of expenses is essential for accurate financial reporting.

informal Make sure to include a detailed itemization of all your receipts when filing your taxes.

slang I can't believe how long it took to do the itemization for that project.

figurative The itemization of his flaws made it clear why they couldn't be together.

Grammatical Forms of itemization

• plural: itemizations
• comparative: more itemized
• superlative: most itemized
• present tense: itemize
• future tense: will itemize
• perfect tense: have itemized
• continuous tense: are itemizing
• singular: itemization
• positive degree: itemized
• infinitive: to itemize
• gerund: itemizing
• participle: itemized

Origin and Evolution of itemization

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'itemization' originated from the Latin word 'item', which means 'also' or 'likewise'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in accounting and financial contexts to refer to the detailed listing of individual items or expenses, 'itemization' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe the breakdown or enumeration of various components or details in any context.