Billable: meaning, definitions and examples

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billable

 

[ ˈbɪləbəl ]

Context #1

work

Capable of being billed, especially in regard to work done or services provided.

Synonyms

chargeable, invoicable, payable

Examples of usage

  • It is important to accurately track billable hours in order to invoice clients correctly.
  • The consultant's time spent on the project was considered billable.
Context #2

expense

That can be charged as an expense.

Synonyms

chargeable, expensable, reimbursable

Examples of usage

  • Travel expenses are generally considered billable to the client.
  • The cost of materials used in the project is usually billable.

Translations

Translations of the word "billable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cobrável

🇮🇳 बिल योग्य

🇩🇪 abrechenbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditagih

🇺🇦 білінговий

🇵🇱 fakturowany

🇯🇵 請求可能

🇫🇷 facturable

🇪🇸 facturable

🇹🇷 faturalandırılabilir

🇰🇷 청구 가능

🇸🇦 قابل للفوترة

🇨🇿 fakturovatelný

🇸🇰 fakturovateľný

🇨🇳 可开票

🇸🇮 računljiv

🇮🇸 fakturuhæfur

🇰🇿 шотқа шығаруға болатын

🇬🇪 ბილინგური

🇦🇿 ödənilə bilən

🇲🇽 facturable

Word origin

The term 'billable' originated in the 19th century, derived from the word 'bill,' meaning a written or printed statement of charges for goods or services provided. The concept of tracking billable hours and expenses became more prevalent with the rise of professional services industries.

See also: bill, billboard, billing, billow, bills.