invoice

/ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/noun

A document a seller sends to a buyer listing the goods or services supplied, their quantities, and the amount owed.

Example sentences

“Please pay the invoice within thirty days of receiving it.”
“The plumber emailed us an invoice for the new water heater.”

An invoice requests payment; a receipt proves it happened. Freelancers 'send' or 'issue' invoices and clients 'settle' them.

Synonyms for invoice

bill

Often confused with invoice

invoice vs receipt: receipt (noun): A written or printed note confirming that money or goods have been received.

Related words

employerA company or person that hires people and pays them to work.budgetThe sum of money or resources set aside for a specific purpose, organization, or period.commuteThe trip a person makes regularly between home and their workplace.negotiateTo discuss something with others in order to reach a deal or agreement.freelanceWorking for several different clients on separate jobs instead of being employed full-time by one company.productivityThe quality of producing a lot or working efficiently.