invoice
[ in-vois ]
/ ˈɪn vɔɪs /
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noun
an itemized bill for goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms.
the merchandise or shipment itself.
verb (used with object), in·voiced, in·voic·ing.
to present an invoice to: The manufacturer invoiced us for six whiteboards.
to present an invoice for: five chairs invoiced and shipped last month.
verb (used without object), in·voiced, in·voic·ing.
to prepare or submit an invoice.
to have a value if or when inventoried: The merchandise in stock invoiced far more than we expected.
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Origin of invoice
OTHER WORDS FROM invoice
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British Dictionary definitions for invoice
invoice
/ (ˈɪnvɔɪs) /
noun
a document issued by a seller to a buyer listing the goods or services supplied and stating the sum of money due
verb
(tr)
- to present (a customer) with an invoice
- to list (merchandise sold) on an invoice
Word Origin for invoice
C16: from earlier invoyes, from Old French envois, plural of envoi message; see envoy 1
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