noun

invoice

/ˈɪnvɔɪs/ · say it: IN·voys

a bill listing goods or services and the amount due

In Banking & Finance

In more detail

1. (noun) a written request for payment that shows what goods or services were provided and how much they cost

2. (noun) to send or present someone with a bill for payment

Examples

1. The company sent an invoice for $500 for the repair work.
2. The contractor will invoice us for the materials at the end of the month.

How to use invoice

Invoice is a standard business term used in commercial and accounting contexts to refer to a detailed bill for goods or services provided. It emphasizes a formal, documented request for payment that typically includes itemized details. The verb form is less common than the noun but is used in business communications when a supplier formally bills a customer.

Common phrases

send an invoice
issue an invoice
outstanding invoice
invoice for payment
pay an invoice
invoice date

Synonyms

bill · statement · account · receipt · charge

Word family

invoicing · invoiced

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse invoice with receipt; an invoice is sent before payment (requesting money), while a receipt is given after payment (confirming the transaction).

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