What does itemised mean?
“Itemised” means that something has been separated into its individual items and listed clearly. It is especially common in relation to invoices, budgets, schedules, reports, and other documents where each element needs to be identified, priced, or assessed. Saying that a cost is itemised means that the overall figure is supported by a breakdown of its parts, allowing the reader to see where the money goes. The adjective can also describe the form of a list, as in an “itemised statement.” The word is more formal and precise than simply saying “listed,” and in British English it is the standard spelling, while American English usually prefers “itemized.” Itemisation is useful whenever clarity, accountability, or detailed comparison matters.
To list the individual items in a collection, account, or plan separately, usually with details or prices.
"The contractor itemised the costs of the renovation."
Used especially in financial, legal, and administrative contexts; the American spelling is “itemize.”
Presented as a list of separate items rather than as a general description.
"The customer received a fully itemised statement of the services provided."
Common in combinations such as “itemised list,” “itemised invoice,” and “itemised costs.”
To itemise is to turn a general description into a precise checklist, one item at a time.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
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How itemised is actually used
The spelling is especially common in British English, while American English generally uses “itemized.” The word is formal and administrative, often used in financial, legal, and organisational contexts.
Easily confused with itemised
Itemise is the usual British spelling, while itemize is the usual American spelling of the same word.