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open invoice

An open invoice is the status of an invoice that has been issued and still has an amount due, so it has not yet been fully paid.

In plain English

This means the bill is still active because some of the money on it is still unpaid. It has already been issued, and payment is not yet complete.

In context

Here, “open invoice” classifies the invoice as still active because part of its balance remains due.

Situation
Understanding invoices, billing statements, balances, due dates, credits, and receipts
What it communicates
classifies an invoice as still active and not fully paid

Meaning limits

The term by itself does not say how much is still owed or when the remaining amount is due.

Examples

“After the customer paid only half, the repair bill remained an open invoice.”

Core meaning

“We still have an open invoice for the catering order.”

In context

  • invoice status Broader Term

    An open invoice is one status within the status system for an invoice.

  • paid invoice Opposite

    A paid invoice has no amount due.