English Reference

Word

itemized

Phoneticsitem·ized

/ˈaɪtəˌmaɪzd/

Definition

adj. shown in a list where you can see each thing separately, with its own price or details.

adj. listed as separate units with an individual price or description for each. Typically placed before nouns such as 'bill', 'receipt', or 'deduction'.

Examples

“She asks for an itemized bill at the hotel.”

“The mechanic gives him an itemized receipt that shows parts and labor separately.”

“The charity publishes an itemized account of its spending so donors can see exactly where every dollar goes.”

Examples

simple

“She asks for an itemized bill at the hotel.”

contextual

“The mechanic gives him an itemized receipt that shows parts and labor separately.”

complex

“The charity publishes an itemized account of its spending so donors can see exactly where every dollar goes.”

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “itemized” in context.

Verb

01. be itemized

“All charges must be itemized on your final statement.”

verb + adj

02. get itemized

“Make sure you get an itemized receipt for the hotel stay.”

verb + adj

Adjective

03. carefully itemized

“She kept a carefully itemized record of all moving expenses.”

adv + adj

04. fully itemized

“Please send a fully itemized invoice so we can check each charge.”

adv + adj

Noun

05. itemized bill

“The hospital sent an itemized bill showing every test and treatment.”

adj + noun

06. itemized deduction

“He claimed an itemized deduction for medical costs on his tax return.”

adj + noun

07. itemized expense

“Submit an itemized expense claim with dates and amounts.”

adj + noun

08. itemized invoice

“The builder gave us an itemized invoice for labour and materials.”

adj + noun

09. itemized list

“Please attach an itemized list of all items in the shipment.”

adj + noun

10. itemized receipt

“Keep the itemized receipt to claim your travel costs.”

adj + noun

11. attach an itemized list

“Please attach an itemized list of equipment to your application.”

12. claim an itemized deduction

“You can claim an itemized deduction for charity donations.”

Usage

Typically used attributively before nouns such as 'bill', 'receipt', or 'list'.

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Occasional
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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