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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExcessive Billing
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv ˈbɪlɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of charging a customer more than what is considered reasonable or justifiable for goods or services rendered.
"The company faced backlash for its excessive billing practices that left many customers feeling cheated." - 2
A situation where charges exceed the agreed-upon amount or standard rates.
"After reviewing the invoice, she realized there were multiple instances of excessive billing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'excessive' originates from the Latin 'excedere', meaning 'to go beyond', while 'billing' comes from the Old English 'byl', meaning 'a written account'. The combination reflects a modern context where billing practices are scrutinized for fairness and legality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Excessive Billing" is said worldwide
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Facturation excessive
Transliteration: fakturaʃjɔ̃ ɛksesiv
"La société a été critiquée pour sa facturation excessive."
Übermäßige Abrechnung
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌmɛːsɪɡə ˈapʁɛçnʊŋ
"Das Unternehmen wurde wegen übermäßiger Abrechnung kritisiert."
Fatturazione eccessiva
Transliteration: fattuɾatʃone etʃˈtʃiv
"L'azienda è stata criticata per la fatturazione eccessiva."
Facturación excesiva
Transliteration: fakturaθjon eksesiva
"La empresa fue criticada por su facturación excesiva."
Cobrança excessiva
Transliteration: koˈbɾɐ̃sɐ ɛkseˈsivɐ
"A empresa foi criticada por sua cobrança excessiva."
अत्यधिक बिलिंग
Transliteration: atyadhik billing
"कंपनी को अत्यधिक बिलिंग के लिए आलोचना का सामना करना पड़ा।"
过度收费
Transliteration: guòdù shōufèi
"公司因过度收费而受到批评。"
과도한 청구
Transliteration: gwadohan cheonggu
"회사는 과도한 청구로 비판을 받았다."
過剰請求
Transliteration: kajō seikyū
"その会社は過剰請求で批判を受けた。"
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