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itemization

 

[ ˌaɪ.tə.mɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in writing

The act of itemizing or making a list of individual items or things, especially for the purpose of organization or clarity. It involves breaking down a larger entity into smaller components for better understanding and categorization.

Synonyms

breakdown, enumeration, listing

Examples of usage

  • Please provide an itemization of all expenses incurred during the project.
  • The itemization of the invoice helped the client understand the breakdown of costs.
Context #2 | Noun

accounting

A detailed list or breakdown of expenses, charges, or services, often presented in a structured format for financial documentation and analysis. It helps in tracking expenditures, identifying patterns, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.

Synonyms

allocation, breakdown, classification

Examples of usage

  • The accountant prepared an itemization of all the company's expenses for the quarter.
  • Each itemization in the financial report was meticulously reviewed for accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "itemization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 listagem

🇮🇳 आइटमकरण

🇩🇪 Auflistung

🇮🇩 perincian

🇺🇦 перелік

🇵🇱 wyszczególnienie

🇯🇵 箇条書き

🇫🇷 énumération

🇪🇸 enumeración

🇹🇷 maddeleme

🇰🇷 목록화

🇸🇦 تفصيل

🇨🇿 seznamování

🇸🇰 položkovanie

🇨🇳 项目化

🇸🇮 postavitev

🇮🇸 atriðagreining

🇰🇿 тізімдеу

🇬🇪 პუნქტებად ჩამოწერა

🇦🇿 maddələşdirmə

🇲🇽 enumeración

Etymology

The word 'itemization' originates from the noun 'itemize,' which first appeared in the early 19th century. It combines the root 'item,' meaning an individual thing or element, with the suffix '-ize,' indicating the act or process of doing something. The concept of itemization has been essential in various fields, including accounting, business, and writing, to enhance organization, clarity, and detail.

See also: item, itemize.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,384 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.