Itemize

/ˈaɪtəˌmaɪz/ verb

Definition

To list things separately and individually; to break down into component parts or details. It emphasizes systematic enumeration of individual elements.

Etymology

From Latin 'item' meaning 'also' or 'in the same manner,' originally used to introduce each new entry in a list. The verb form developed in English to mean organizing information into separate, listed items.

Kelly Says

Itemize comes from Latin 'item' meaning 'also' - which was used like our bullet points to introduce each new thing in a list! This reveals that itemizing isn't just about listing, but about showing how separate things relate as parts of a larger whole. Each 'item' is 'also' part of the complete picture!

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