Billable
(adjective)
- Capable of being billed or invoiced, especially for services rendered or work performed.
- Able to be charged or assessed a fee, especially for services rendered or work performed.
- 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:
- The billable hours for the project totaled 120 hours, covering the time spent by the team on research, design, and implementation.
- The billable expenses for the trip included transportation, lodging, and meals, all of which were necessary for the business meetings.
- The billable services for the client included consulting, training, and support, all of which were outlined in the contract.
- The billable rate for the consultant was $150 per hour, which was based on the industry standards and the consultant's expertise.
- The billable items for the event included setup, cleanup, and equipment rental, all of which were itemized on the invoice.