itemize

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you 'itemize' something, you’re breaking it down into individual pieces or parts and typically writing them down in a list or outline. It's like putting together the pieces of a puzzle individually to make up the whole picture.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, 'itemize' is often used to detail expenses. An accountant might advise, 'To maximize deductions, it's important to itemize all business expenses on your tax return.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The budget for this project is higher than expected. We need to be stringent about cost control.

Response:

Sure, we can itemize the costs and reevaluate our financial plan.

Tech

Scenario:

These user instructions are a bit overwhelming. We might want to simplify them.

Response:

I agree. Let's itemize the instructions to make them more user-friendly.