Meaning & Definition of word "Billing"

Billing

/ˈbɪlɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The action or process of sending a bill for payment.
    • Example: The billing for the services rendered will be sent at the end of the month.
  • 2. An invoice or statement of charges.
    • Example: I received a billing from the hospital for my last visit.
  • 3. The system or procedure of calculating and recording financial transactions.
    • Example: The billing system needs to be upgraded to handle more customers.

verb:

  • 1. To send or present a bill or invoice for payment.
    • Example: The company will begin billing for the new service next month.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'bill', which comes from the Old French 'billet', meaning a list or account.

Common Phrases and Expressions

billing address:

The address where a bill is sent or where a person is registered to receive bills.

billing cycle:

The regular interval at which bills are issued and payments are due.

billing dispute:

A disagreement between a customer and a service provider regarding charges on a bill.

Related Words

invoice:

A document issued by a seller to a buyer itemizing and detailing a transaction.

account:

A record of financial transactions pertaining to a particular account holder.

charge:

A price asked for goods or services.

Slang Meanings of billing

Meaning: To bill someone heavily.

Example Sentence: They really billed him for that last minute request.

Meaning: To send someone a bill.

Example Sentence: I'll bill you later for dinner.