itemization

IPA/ˌaɪ.tə.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
IPA/aɪ.t̬ə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/

itemization — noun

  • itemizationsingular
  • itemizationsplural

1. the process of breaking something into separate listed parts with details for ea

1.nounC1
Definition

the process of breaking something into separate listed parts with details for each one, or a record that presents those parts in that way.

Example

The hotel bill's itemization showed every meal and laundry charge.

itemization showed + listed charges

Nadia requested an itemization before approving the repair payment.

request an itemization before payment

Common collocations
  • line-by-line itemization
  • itemization of charges
  • itemization of expenses
  • request an itemization
  • detailed itemization
Synonyms
  • breakdown

    more general and often used for costs, parts, or results

  • detailed list

    everyday phrase rather than a formal document term

  • account

    more formal and can suggest a financial statement

Antonyms
  • summary

    gives only the main total or key points, not each part

Grammar Patterns

an itemization of charges

request an itemization

itemization of expenses

Usage Note

Often used for bills, budgets, claims, and other records where each cost or object must be shown separately. A following 'of' phrase usually names the things being listed.

Common Mistakes

The bill gave an itemization for every fee.
The bill gave an itemization of every fee.
After 'itemization', English usually uses 'of' for the things being listed.

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: noun/1

'Itemization' is a formal word for showing each part separately, usually with exact details such as prices, services, or objects. 'Breakdown' overlaps with it, but it is broader and can describe costs, reasons, or results, not only a written list. 'Detailed list' is the plain everyday phrase and works well when you do not need formal business language. 'Account' is more formal and may sound old-fashioned or strongly financial, especially when it means a statement of charges. If a hospital sends every test and fee one by one, that is an itemization. If a teacher simply asks students to write each supply they need, a detailed list is usually the more natural choice.

itemization ↗breakdown ↗detailed listaccount ↗

Common collocations

Nouns

  • bill itemization
  • cost itemization
  • expense itemization
  • budget itemization

Phrases

  • request an itemization
  • provide an itemization
  • line-by-line itemization

Prepositions

  • itemization of

Etymology

LatinFrenchEnglish

Built from the noun 'item' and the verb 'itemize', with the suffix '-ation' adding the meaning of an action or result. The word developed in modern English for the act of listing separate parts in detail, especially in business, accounting, and official records.