invoice

1 of 2

noun

in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
1
: an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill
2
: a consignment of merchandise

invoice

2 of 2

verb

invoiced; invoicing

transitive verb

: to send an invoice for or to

Examples of invoice in a Sentence

Noun Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of the invoice. the invoice stated that we owed $1500 Verb They will invoice you directly.
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Noun
Backed by an estimate, invoices and Zelle transfer screenshots, Meyer’s lawsuit said Thompson’s Moving Giants gave Meyer an estimate of $669.50 for a 19-mile Orlando to Oveido move on July 11, 2023, then morphed it to $1,801 upon arrival at the Oveido location via unapproved new charges. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 The standard outlines specifications for invoice content, defining the mandatory and optional elements that an e-invoice must or may include, and provides guidance on structuring these elements within machine-readable XML formats. Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
This new version will specifically address the requirements of B2B invoicing, introducing the necessary features to accommodate the more intricate demands of B2B transactions. Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 The Starter plan includes unlimited estimates, invoices and bookkeeping records, invoicing through the Wave app, cash flow management and the ability to accept online payments. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for invoice 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi

First Known Use

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invoice was in 1560

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Cite this Entry

“Invoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invoice. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

invoice

1 of 2 noun
in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
: an itemized statement of goods or services with their prices and the terms of sale

invoice

2 of 2 verb
invoiced; invoicing
: to submit an invoice for : bill

Legal Definition

invoice

noun
in·​voice ˈin-ˌvȯis How to pronounce invoice (audio)
1
: a seller's itemized statement to a buyer usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill sense 4
2
: a consignment of merchandise

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