Billable (adjective)

  1. Capable of being billed or invoiced, especially for services rendered or work performed.
  2. Able to be charged or assessed a fee, especially for services rendered or work performed.
  3. Eligible for reimbursement or payment, especially from a customer or a client.

Origin:

Derived from the word bill, meaning 'to invoice or to send a bill for payment', billable refers to something that is capable of being billed or invoiced.

Examples:

  1. The billable hours for the project totaled 120 hours, covering the time spent by the team on research, design, and implementation.
  2. The billable expenses for the trip included transportation, lodging, and meals, all of which were necessary for the business meetings.
  3. The billable services for the client included consulting, training, and support, all of which were outlined in the contract.
  4. The billable rate for the consultant was $150 per hour, which was based on the industry standards and the consultant's expertise.
  5. The billable items for the event included setup, cleanup, and equipment rental, all of which were itemized on the invoice.
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