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partially paid

An invoice is partially paid when some, but not all, of the amount due on it has been paid.

In plain English

This status means money has already been paid toward the bill, so the unpaid amount is smaller than before. The bill is not yet fully settled because some of the amount due still remains.

In context

Here, "partially paid" indicates that the bill has been paid for only part of the amount due.

Situation
Understanding invoices, billing statements, balances, due dates, credits, and receipts
What it communicates
classifies a bill as paid only in part

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not say how much has been paid or how much remains unpaid.

Examples

“The contractor's invoice is partially paid, so £450 is still due.”

Core meaning

“The customer left the repair bill partially paid after sending a deposit.”

In context

  • fully paid Contrast

    This status means the whole amount due has been paid.

  • unpaid Contrast

    This status means no payment has been made on the amount due.