— itemization , n. — itemizer , n.
/uy"teuh muyz'/ , v. , itemized, itemizing .
v.t.
1. to state by items; give the particulars of; list the individual units or parts of: to itemize an account.
2. to list as an item or separate part: to itemize deductions on an income-tax return.
v.i.
3. to compute an income-tax return by listing separately all assets, credits, allowable deductions, losses, etc.
Also, esp. Brit., itemise .
[ 1855-60, Amer.; ITEM + -IZE ]