Meaning & use

Itemization

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The act of listing things individually, item by item, especially on a bill or account.

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The lawyer provided a full itemization of the fees charged.

Careful itemization of expenses helped them spot the billing error.

A note on using this word

Common in finance and law, where an 'itemized' statement lists each charge separately rather than giving a single total.

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