Definitions

1. verb

to write or typeset text in italics, typically to indicate emphasis or distinction

“The editor instructed the writer to italicize the title of the book in the article.”

2. verb

to give a particular emphasis or treatment to something, especially in writing or speaking

“The teacher asked the student to italicize the main idea of the essay.”

3. noun

the act of writing or typesetting text in italics

“Italicization is often used in academic writing to distinguish between different sources.”