telephone bill
Definition
Noun: A detailed statement listing the charges incurred for telephone service over a specific period, typically issued monthly by a service provider.
Usage
The term "telephone bill" refers specifically to the invoice for landline or mobile telephone services. It is a compound noun where "telephone" specifies the type of bill.
Examples
- I need to pay my telephone bill by the end of the week to avoid a late fee.
- The telephone bill was higher than usual this month due to several international calls.
- She checked her telephone bill online to review the itemized charges.
Advanced Usage
- "to dispute a telephone bill": To formally question or challenge charges on the invoice.
- He called the customer service department to dispute an error on his telephone bill.
Variants and Related Words
- Phone bill (n): A common, abbreviated form of "telephone bill" with identical meaning.
- I set up automatic payments for my phone bill.
- Utility bill (n): A broader category that often includes invoices for services like electricity, water, gas, and sometimes telephone.
- The telephone bill is filed with the other utility bills.
Synonyms
- Invoice for phone service: A more formal description.
- Telephone statement: Emphasizes the itemized list of calls and charges.
Noun
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statement of charges for telephone service
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