Purchase order meaning in English
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Definition
a purchase order: a list of items which are going to be purchased or bought
"Purchase order" and "invoice" can both be used to refer to a list of items requested.
Examples
- "an official purchase order will be sent later today."
- "PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 018907"
Exercise 1
Mrs Lee asks Kevin to send her an invoice.
Mrs Lee is referring to a:
Mrs Lee is referring to a:
Mrs Lee asks Kevin to send her an invoice.
Mrs Lee is referring to a:
Mrs Lee is referring to a:
This is incorrect. A "receipt" is a piece of paper which documents a purchase. It usually includes details such as the amount, date, and place of purchase. Example: I asked for a receipt so that the company could reimburse me.
Sorry! Although the terms "bill" and "invoice" are sometimes synonymous, in this context Mrs Lee is providing services for the Delavigne Corporation, for which SHE will be paid. In other words, the Delavigne Corporation will be "billed" for the services. An invoice can refer both to a list of services rendered or purchased as well as a list of items requested (synonym: a "purchase order").
This is the correct answer. An "invoice" has 2 meanings: it can refer to a list of services rendered or purchased (synonym: a "bill") or a list of items requested (synonym: a "purchase order"). A "purchase order" is a commercial document used by a buyer to request the seller to supply goods. It usually specifies: a billing and shipping address, product quantities, the required delivery date, prices and terms of payment.
This is incorrect. A "quote" (or "quotation") refers to an estimation of cost. Example: I asked several garages to give me a quote to repair my car, then I chose the one with the cheapest price.
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