billing
word · lemma: bill
/ˈbɪɫɪŋ/
/bˈɪlɪŋ/
Definition
The process of preparing and sending bills or invoices to customers for products or services they have received.
Usage & Nuances
'Billing' is mostly used in business, finance, and customer service. Common phrases: 'billing address', 'billing cycle', and 'billing statement'. Don’t confuse 'billing' (the process) with 'bill' (the document or payment).
Spanish: facturación - cobro (cuentas)Portuguese (BR): faturamento - cobrança (de contas)Portuguese (PT): faturação - cobrança (de contas)Chinese (Simplified): 开票 - 结算Chinese (Traditional): 開票 - 結算Hindi: बिलिंग - बिल बनानाArabic: الفوترة - إصدار الفواتيرBengali: বিলিং - বিল প্রস্তুতিRussian: биллинговый процесс - выставление счетовJapanese: 請求手続き - 請求業務Vietnamese: quy trình lập hóa đơn - thanh toánKorean: 청구 처리 - 청구Turkish: faturalandırmaUrdu: بلنگ (ادائیگی کا عمل) - بل بنانے کا عملIndonesian: penagihan
Example Sentences
The billing department sent me an invoice.
basic
We need your billing address for the order.
basic
Online businesses must keep proper billing records.
basic
I had a problem with my billing, so my service got suspended.
natural
Can you check the billing cycle and tell me when I’ll be charged?
natural
Double-check your billing information to avoid payment issues.
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