The invoice
Example: The invoice shows all costs for the completed service
Definition
"The invoice" is a document issued by a seller to a buyer that itemizes and records the products or services provided, along with their prices, quantities, and total amount due for payment. It serves as a formal request for payment after a transaction.
Etymology
The word "invoice" originates from the French word 'envoi', meaning 'dispatch' or 'sending'. Over time, it evolved in English to mean a detailed list of goods sent or sold, especially one requesting payment. Did you know? The term reflects the idea of sending a list of items for payment.
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"The invoice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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