Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dunning

verb
/ˈdʌnɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making repeated and insistent demands for payment.
Examples
  • The company began dunning customers who were late on their payments.
  • She received a dunning letter in the mail reminding her of the overdue balance.
  • After several attempts at dunning, he finally received the payment he was owed.
Meaning
Dunning refers to the practice of requesting payment for a debt that is owed, often through letters, emails, or calls.
Synonyms
  • Demanding
  • Requesting
  • Chasing
  • Collecting