invoice
UK: ˈɪnvɔɪs | US: ˈɪnvɔɪs
n. a detailed list of goods or services provided, with a statement of the sum due
vt. to send an invoice to someone
The word "invoice" originates from the French term envois (plural of envoi, meaning "dispatch" or "sending"), derived from envoyer ("to send"). Over time, it evolved through Anglo-French envois and Middle English invoys, eventually settling into "invoice" in modern English. The morpheme in- suggests "upon" or "related to," while voice reflects the document's role as a formal communication of payment due. Historically, invoices were verbal or written declarations accompanying shipped goods, emphasizing their transactional nature.
The supplier emailed the invoice for the delivered materials.
Please invoice the client by the end of the week.
The invoice included a 10% discount for early payment.
She checked the invoice carefully for any errors.
Late fees will apply if the invoice is not paid within 30 days.