Pronunciation: /ˈdʌnɪŋ/
noun the act of demanding payment or debt collection
A1 I received a dunning letter from the bank for my overdue credit card payment.
A2 The dunning process can be stressful for individuals who are struggling financially.
B1 The company has a dunning policy in place to ensure timely payment from customers.
B2 The dunning system automatically sends reminders to customers with outstanding invoices.
C1 The dunning process includes escalating reminders and potential legal action for non-payment.
C2 The finance department is responsible for managing the dunning process and following up with delinquent accounts.
adjective related to demanding payment or debt collection
A1 The dunning cat chased after the mouse.
A2 The dunning clouds signaled an incoming storm.
B1 The dunning paint on the walls needed to be refreshed.
B2 The dunning behavior of the employee was not tolerated in the workplace.
C1 The dunning tone of the email was off-putting to the recipient.
C2 The dunning attitude of the customer service representative was unacceptable.
formal The company uses a dunning process to collect outstanding payments from customers.
informal I received a dunning letter from the bank reminding me to pay my credit card bill.
slang I hate when I get dunning emails from my landlord about rent.
figurative His constant dunning for attention was starting to annoy his friends.
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