noun
Uncommon
billing
BIH-lihng
Billing (noun) means the process of invoicing customers for money owed, or the department that handles it. Example: “Contact billing if you have questions about your invoice.”
noun
1
The process of invoicing customers for money owed, or the department that handles it.
"Contact billing if you have questions about your invoice."
2
The order or prominence in which performers or products are listed or advertised.
"She got top billing in the new film."
How to use billing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither invoicing for payment, or how prominently someone is featured/credited.
Common pairings
billing department
top billing
monthly billing
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Word forms
- Plural
- billings
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Etymology
From bill, referring to invoices and, separately, to posted announcements.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for billing
willing
killing
filling
milling
chilling
drilling
spilling
grilling
trilling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “billing” mean?
The word “billing” means the process of invoicing customers for money owed, or the department that handles it. In plain terms, either invoicing for payment, or how prominently someone is featured/credited.
How do you pronounce “billing”?
“Billing” is pronounced BIH-lihng (/ˈbɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “billing” in a sentence?
Here is “billing” used in a sentence: “Contact billing if you have questions about your invoice.”
What part of speech is “billing”?
“Billing” is a noun.
Is “billing” a common word?
“Billing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “billing” have?
“Billing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of invoicing customers for money owed, or the department that handles it.
What is the difference between billing and invoicing?
Billing and invoicing both refer to the process of charging customers for money owed, and the terms are largely interchangeable in business contexts. 'Billing' more often refers to the overall process or department, as in 'the billing department,' while 'invoice' more often refers to the specific document sent to request payment.
Does billing always relate to money?
No. Billing has two distinct senses: one relates to invoicing customers for money owed, and the other relates to the order or prominence in which performers or products are listed or advertised, as in a theater production's billing.
