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billing

noun

bill·​ing ˈbi-liŋ How to pronounce billing (audio)
Synonyms of billingnext
1
: advertising or public promotion (as of a product or personality)
also : relative prominence of a name in such promotion
got top billing
2
: total amount of business or investments (as of an advertising agency) within a given period

Examples of billing in a Sentence

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MacLeod said many of the complaints his organization hears are like the Johnsons’ and involve third-party utility billing companies hired by landlords. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026 Reports prepared by Do after his suspension included the names of other doctors when the billing documents were sent to the trust fund, according to the plea agreement. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Rita has introduced legislation affecting gaming and wagering regulation, health insurance, health care billing reforms and revenue and tax-related legislation. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 The position will also be responsible for monthly billing, preparing financial reports, providing customer service, and gathering data. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for billing

Word History

Etymology

bill entry 5

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of billing was in 1858

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“Billing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/billing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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