credit

/kɹˈɛdɪt/

/ˈkɹɛdət/, /ˈkɹɛdɪt/

[noun] [verb]

Credit

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : solvency

approval

synonyms : recognition

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

an accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items

synonyms : credit entry

antonyms : debit

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

arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services

synonyms : deferred payment

antonyms : cash

An educational unit that represents a completed course part

synonyms : course credit

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

synonyms : credit rating

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

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

synonyms : acknowledgment

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

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

to credit

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

give someone credit for something

ascribe an achievement to

synonyms : accredit

(accounting) to add a sum of money to a bank account

antonyms : debit

have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of

Examples

1. John's bank account is in credit by $500.

2. On the credit side, the restaurant offers a wide range of choices.

3. Enter these amounts on the credit side.

4. The company is in credit with its customers for providing excellent customer service.

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