billable

Intermediate

/ˈbɪləbl/

adjective
used to describe time spent working that you can charge money for

billable in a sentence

  • “Billable hours are up to about 82% of total hours worked this year, from about 70% last year.”
  • “Some firms charge a flat fee rather than using a system of billable hours.”
  • “All emergency incidents are billable for a minimum of two hours for all contract types.”
  • “In this example the billable rate is $120 dollars an hour.”

What does “billable” mean?

billable (adjective) means used to describe time spent working that you can charge money for. It is pronounced /ˈbɪləbl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "billable" mean?
billable (adjective) means: used to describe time spent working that you can charge money for
How do you pronounce "billable"?
"billable" is pronounced /ˈbɪləbl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "billable" in a sentence?
Here is "billable" used in a sentence: Billable hours are up to about 82% of total hours worked this year, from about 70% last year.

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