Invoice

/ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A document that itemizes a transaction between a buyer and a seller, detailing the goods or services provided and the amount due.

The company sent me an invoice for the consulting services rendered last month.

A list of goods shipped or services rendered, along with the prices and terms of payment.

After receiving the invoice, I realized I had been charged for three extra items.

A request for payment for goods or services provided.

She promptly paid the invoice to avoid any late fees.

verb

To send an invoice to someone for goods or services provided.

The supplier will invoice us for the materials used in the construction.

To bill someone through an invoice for payment.

Please invoice the client after the project is completed.

From Middle French 'envois', past participle of 'envoier' meaning 'to send'.

pro forma invoice

A preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers in advance of a shipment or delivery of goods.

commercial invoice

An invoice used for international trade that lists the items sold, their prices, and details for customs.

final invoice

The last invoice sent after all services have been rendered or goods delivered.

billing

The process of requesting payment for goods or services.

receipt

A document acknowledging that a person has received money or goods.

payment

The action or process of paying someone or something.

Slang term for an unpaid invoice or overdue bill.

I have a stack of invoices that are just gathering dust.

An invoice used for tracking personal expenses.

I keep my own invoices for all my freelance work to stay organized.