charge /tʃɑːdʒ/
(v, n) to ask an amount of money for goods or a service
Example: What did they charge for the repairs ?
(v, n) to ask an amount of money for goods or a service
Example: What did they charge for the repairs ?
compile /kəmˈpaɪl/
(v) to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc.
Example: The clerk is responsible for compiling the orders at the end of the day
(v) to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc.
Example: The clerk is responsible for compiling the orders at the end of the day
customer /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/
(n) a person or an organization that buys something from a store or business
Example: Let's make sure all invoices sent to customers are kept in alphabetical order
(n) a person or an organization that buys something from a store or business
Example: Let's make sure all invoices sent to customers are kept in alphabetical order
discount /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
(n, v) an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something
Example: We are offering a 10 percent discount to all new customers
(n, v) an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something
Example: We are offering a 10 percent discount to all new customers
efficient /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
(adj) doing something well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money, or energy
Example: The accountant was so efficient in processing the customer receipts that she had the job done before lunch
(adj) doing something well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money, or energy
Example: The accountant was so efficient in processing the customer receipts that she had the job done before lunch
estimate /ˈestɪmeɪt/
(v, n) a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost
Example: We estimated our losses this year at about five thousand dollars
(v, n) a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost
Example: We estimated our losses this year at about five thousand dollars
impose /ɪmˈpəʊz/
(v) to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
Example: The company will impose a surcharge for any items returned
(v) to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
Example: The company will impose a surcharge for any items returned
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/
(n) an action or an opinion that is not correct
Example: I made a mistake in adding up your bill and we overcharged you twenty dollars
(n) an action or an opinion that is not correct
Example: I made a mistake in adding up your bill and we overcharged you twenty dollars
order /ˈɔːdə(r)/
(n, v) a request to make or supply goods
Example: The customer placed an order for ten new chairs
(n, v) a request to make or supply goods
Example: The customer placed an order for ten new chairs
promptly /ˈprɒmptli/
(adv) without delay
Example: We always reply promptly to customers' letters
(adv) without delay
Example: We always reply promptly to customers' letters
rectify /ˈrektɪfaɪ/
(v) to put right something that is wrong
Example: Embarrassed at his behavior, he rectified the situation by writing a letter of apology
(v) to put right something that is wrong
Example: Embarrassed at his behavior, he rectified the situation by writing a letter of apology
terms /tɜːmz/
(n) the conditions that people offer, demand, or accept when they make an agreement, an arrangement, or a contract
Example: The terms of payment were clearly listed at the bottom of the invoice
(n) the conditions that people offer, demand, or accept when they make an agreement, an arrangement, or a contract
Example: The terms of payment were clearly listed at the bottom of the invoice