Word
billing
US/ˈbɪɫɪŋ/
UK/bˈɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
01invoicing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of sending bills to customers for goods or services.
n. the administrative act of preparing and issuing invoices for payment.
“There was a mistake in the billing, so they charged me twice.”
“The company transitioned to an automated billing system to reduce the frequency of clerical errors in their monthly statements.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier before another noun like 'department' or 'cycle'.
Synonyms
02film/theater credits
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Theater Formal
n. the position or importance of an actor's name on a poster or in a list of performers.
n. the relative prominence or order in which a performer's name appears in advertisements or credits.
“The famous actress received top billing on the movie poster.”
“Negotiations for the revival of the play stalled when the lead actors could not agree on equal billing for the promotional campaign.”
Usage
Commonly found in the phrase 'top billing', meaning the most prominent position.
03sending a bill
B1 · Intermediate
v. the act of asking someone for money for work you have done.
v. the present participle of 'bill', referring to the ongoing action of charging a client.
“The lawyer is billing us for every phone call he makes.”
“By billing the client in smaller increments, the consultancy managed to maintain a more consistent cash flow throughout the fiscal year.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“But, naturally, those firms want to recoup their investment, so they offer paid-for versions of their AI, which have extra features for tasks like coding or billing.” “The transfer gossip that typically gets top billing at this time of year has faded into the background of a medal parade.” Idioms
01. bulk billing
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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