billed
Pronunciation: [bɪld]
Word
Context: “financial transaction”
(verb) to request payment for goods or services that have been provided. When you buy something, and the store asks you to pay, they bill you.
Example
The company billed me for the internet service I used last month.
Example
I wasn't billed for the delivery, which was a pleasant surprise.
Example
How much was I billed for my last electricity usage?
Context: “reporting”
(verb) to assign someone a role or a label in a particular context. This is often used when discussing how people are described or categorized in stories, movies, or events.
Example
She was billed as the star of the show, and everyone came to see her perform.
Example
He was not billed as a guest speaker at the conference last year, so many people were surprised to see him there.
Example
Who is billed as the main performer for the event?
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