itemize

/ɪˈtɛmɪˌzaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to list or enumerate items, especially in a formal or detailed way

“The lawyer itemized the costs of the lawsuit to present to the judge.”

2. verb

to break down or detail something into its individual components

“The financial advisor helped her itemize her expenses to create a budget.”

3. verb

to explain or describe something in detail, often in a formal or technical way

“The teacher asked the student to itemize the steps of the scientific experiment.”

Synonyms

  • break down
  • enumerate
  • list

Antonyms

  • generalize
  • oversimplify