Purchase Order (Noun)
Meaning
A commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities; "IBM received an order for a hundred computers".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The procurement department will send a purchase order to the supplier once the quotation is approved.
- A purchase order typically includes the item name, description, price, and delivery date.
- After reviewing the quote, we will issue a purchase order for the specified quantities of materials.
- Please provide the account number to be used for this purchase order, so we can complete the payment process.
- Before the purchase order is placed, all terms and conditions of the contract must be thoroughly reviewed and agreed upon.