Credit
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British pronunciation/kɹˈɛdɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈkɹɛdət/, /ˈkɹɛdɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "credit"

Credit
01

the ability to buy something from a shop or receive money from a bank based on trust, without paying for it immediately

credit definition and meaning
02

approval

03

the amount of money that a bank or credit card company lends to a client, often with the expectation of repayment with interest

04

an entry recording an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities in an accounting system, typically on the right side of a ledger account

05

used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise

06

arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services

07

an educational unit that represents a completed course part

08

an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments

09

(plural) a list of names at the start or end of a TV program or movie acknowledging the people involved in its production

10

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

11

a motion picture, TV or radio program, etc. that someone has contributed to

What is a "credit"?

A credit refers to a specific film, play, television program, or other media project that someone has worked on. It acknowledges their individual contributions to these projects, such as acting, directing, or writing. For example, if someone has "credits" that include certain films, it means they have been involved in those particular projects, either in front of or behind the camera. This term indicates their experience and participation in various works.

12

someone or something whose achievements or qualities are praised, earning them others' respect and admiration

to credit
01

to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality

02

to recognize and acknowledge someone's effort in achieving a specific thing

03

to add a sum of money to a bank account

04

to accept or trust the truth or validity of a statement, idea, or claim

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Example
examples
The selfish coworker always takes credit for other people's work.
The ghostwriter received credit in the acknowledgments section of the book.
The two friends shared the credit for the innovative idea.
The politician egotistically claimed credit for the project’s success.
The reference note gave credit to the historian who provided the key insights for the book.
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