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invoice

noun
in·​voice | \ ˈin-ËŒvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio) \

Definition of invoice

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill
2 : a consignment of merchandise

invoice

verb
invoiced; invoicing

Definition of invoice (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to send an invoice for or to

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Synonyms for invoice

Synonyms: Noun

account, bill, check, statement, tab

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Examples of invoice in a Sentence

Noun

Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of the invoice. the invoice stated that we owed $1500

Verb

They will invoice you directly.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The hospital company still had not given Solomon-Cuthbert all checks and invoices for payments made to Fierle and her various business entities, Thorpe’s order said. Monivette Cordeiro, orlandosentinel.com, "Judge threatens to hold AdventHealth in contempt over records on embattled guardian Rebecca Fierle," 28 Aug. 2019 Bypassing his own firm’s billing system, Mr. Craig submitted a new invoice for that amount, although the firm had already collected more than three times that sum from Mr. Pinchuk, routed through offshore bank accounts controlled by Mr. Manafort. New York Times, "Trial of High-Powered Lawyer Gregory Craig Exposes Seamy Side of Washington’s Elite," 26 Aug. 2019 Tedeschi sent Brown an invoice Jan. 28 for the full amount, none of which has been paid. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, "Celebrity chef files lawsuit against Raiders' Antonio Brown over unpaid $38,000 bill," 12 Aug. 2019 About a month later, Lebanon City Manager Scott Brunka sent an invoice to a White House event coordinator. Max Londberg, Cincinnati.com, "After last area Trump rally, host city billed him for police costs. Trump still hasn't paid," 1 Aug. 2019 An invoice attached to the lawsuit lists 12 boats that Sunseeker said Obey ordered with a total balance due of $12.8 million. Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, "Trapped in companies’ feud, yacht buyer says he paid $4 million for new boat he never got | PHOTOS," 29 July 2019 The invoice was $321,265, though the board only agreed to pay $201,501. Jesse Wright, chicagotribune.com, "Lyons Township High School officials balk at more school treasurer fees," 14 June 2019 The invoice also lists $15,829 for the Alachua County Combined Communication Center services, for 911 overtime pay and rented radios for public safety officers. Monique O. Madan, miamiherald, "UF says it paid $300K in fees for Richard Spencer by mistake | Miami Herald," 29 Jan. 2018 An employee at a Valvoline Instant Oil Change has been fired, the company said, after creating a racist invoice that referred to the customer as Pocahontas. USA TODAY, "Saving whales, Manson murder house: News from around our 50 states," 17 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

McKinsey had initially invoiced SunEdison before sending bills to several SunEdison affiliates that were never a part of the bankruptcy. Tom Corrigan, WSJ, "McKinsey Is Big in Bankruptcy—and Highly Secretive," 27 Apr. 2018 Deep in the hold of the incoming ship a bale of rags, invoiced as paper stock, may conceal a score of narcotics, liquor, jewelry, forbidden bird plumes, obscene books, or any one of a hundred other articles, either forbidden or heavily taxed. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Rewind: What Guarding Uncle Sam's Borders Was Like in 1925," 11 Feb. 2019 LiveOps is similar, but service reps operate as independent contractors, typically invoicing LiveOps $10 to $15 per hour depending on the type of call and performance. Mary Hunt, Woman's Day, "8 Easy Ways to Make Money Online," 12 June 2018 LiveOps is similar, but service reps operate as independent contractors, typically invoicing LiveOps $10 to $15 per hour depending on the type of call and performance. Mary Hunt, Woman's Day, "8 Easy Ways to Make Money Online," 12 June 2018 LiveOps is similar, but service reps operate as independent contractors, typically invoicing LiveOps $10 to $15 per hour depending on the type of call and performance. Mary Hunt, Woman's Day, "8 Easy Ways to Make Money Online," 12 June 2018 For example, Arno invoiced Jenkins for 18,000 signatures through May 21 when a tally later shared by Arno's lawyer showed the firm collected less than half that amount in the same time, according to the documents. Patrick Svitek, star-telegram, "After failing to crash Texas’ Senate race, independent candidate alleges Cruz campaign derailed him," 7 July 2018 Paul Hastings invoiced the city more than $667,000 for work in the last three weeks of June alone. Stephen Deere, ajc, "Atlanta’s legal bills related to corruption probe top $7.5M, AJC finds," 28 June 2018 If the arbitrator finds the arbitration to be non-frivolous, the Union-Tribune will pay the fees invoiced by JAMS, including filing fees and arbitrator and hearing expenses. sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego Union-Tribune Terms of Service," 25 June 2018

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First Known Use of invoice

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1698, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for invoice

Noun

modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi

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More Definitions for invoice

invoice

noun

English Language Learners Definition of invoice

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a document that shows a list of goods or services and the prices to be paid for them

invoice

verb

English Language Learners Definition of invoice (Entry 2 of 2)

: to send or give (someone) a bill for a purchase or service : to submit an invoice to (someone)

invoice

noun
in·​voice | \ ˈin-ËŒvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio) \

Kids Definition of invoice

: a list of goods shipped usually showing the price and the terms of sale

invoice

noun
in·​voice | \ ˈin-ËŒvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio) \

Legal Definition of invoice

1 : a seller's itemized statement to a buyer usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill sense 4
2 : a consignment of merchandise

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