The invoice
Example: Invoice requests payment for goods or services provided
Definition
"The invoice" is a document issued by a seller to a buyer that itemizes and records the details of goods or services provided, including quantities, prices, and the total amount due for payment, serving as a formal request for payment.
Etymology
The word "invoice" comes from the French word 'envoi', meaning 'to send' or 'dispatch'. Over time, it evolved in English to refer specifically to a list or statement of goods sent and the amount owed. Did you know that originally 'invoice' implied the action of sending goods along with their details?
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"The invoice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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