bill

⁵bill

verb

Definition of BILL

transitive verb

1

a : to enter in an accounting system : prepare a bill of (charges) b : to submit a bill of charges to c : to enter (as freight) in a waybill d : to issue a bill of lading to or for

2

: to announce (as a performance) especially by posters or placards

3

: advertise, promote <the book is billed as a “report” — P. G. Altbach>

— bill·able adjective

First Known Use of BILL

14th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite