Definitions
- Referring to work that cannot be charged to a client or customer. - Talking about tasks that are not directly related to generating revenue or profit. - Describing activities that are not billable hours, such as administrative work or internal meetings.
- Referring to work that cannot be charged to a client or customer. - Talking about tasks that are not directly related to generating revenue or profit. - Describing activities that are not chargeable hours, such as administrative work or internal meetings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to work that cannot be charged to a client or customer.
- 2Both words describe tasks that are not directly related to generating revenue or profit.
- 3Both words can be used to describe activities that are not billable or chargeable hours.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nonbillable is more commonly used in American English, while unchargeable is more common in British English.
- 2Connotation: Nonbillable has a neutral connotation, while unchargeable can have a negative connotation.
- 3Industry-specific: Nonbillable is commonly used in the legal and accounting industries, while unchargeable is more commonly used in the consulting industry.
Remember this!
Nonbillable and unchargeable are synonyms that describe work that cannot be charged to a client or customer. While they have similar meanings, there are differences in usage, etymology, connotation, industry-specificity, and spelling.
