billing
n. · v.-
1 invoicing (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe process of sending bills to customers for goods or services.
the administrative act of preparing and issuing invoices for payment.
ExampleThere was a mistake in the billing, so they charged me twice.
ExampleThe company transitioned to an automated billing system to reduce the frequency of clerical errors in their monthly statements.
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun or as a modifier before another noun like 'department' or 'cycle'.
- invoicing
- charging
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2 film/theater credits (n.) C1 Advanced Formal Theatrethe position or importance of an actor's name on a poster or in a list of performers.
the relative prominence or order in which a performer's name appears in advertisements or credits.
ExampleThe famous actress received top billing on the movie poster.
ExampleNegotiations for the revival of the play stalled when the lead actors could not agree on equal billing for the promotional campaign.
UsageCommonly found in the phrase 'top billing', meaning the most prominent position.
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3 sending a bill (v.) B1 Intermediatethe act of asking someone for money for work you have done.
the present participle of 'bill', referring to the ongoing action of charging a client.
ExampleThe lawyer is billing us for every phone call he makes.
ExampleBy billing the client in smaller increments, the consultancy managed to maintain a more consistent cash flow throughout the fiscal year.
- invoicing
- charging