itemization

noun

item·​i·​za·​tion ˌī-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce itemization (audio)
Synonyms of itemizationnext
: the act of itemizing
also : an itemized list

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Federal rules allow debt collectors to use certain reference dates for itemization, such as the last statement date, charge-off date or last payment date. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Expense reports provided to The Bee through a public records request show no vendor named, receipt or itemization for those expenses. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 The Utility Reform Network also said that itemization of passthrough fees helps prevent bill shock. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 Medical claims run on many others, from radiology images and reports to discharge summaries, billing itemizations and the injury photos claimants upload through portals. — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for itemization

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of itemization was in 1894

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“Itemization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itemization. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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itemization

noun
item·​i·​za·​tion ˌī-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce itemization (audio)
: the act of itemizing
also : an itemized list

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