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British pronunciation
/ˈkrɛdɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "credit"in English

to credit
01

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

Ditransitive: to credit an achievement to a quality or effort
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The coach credits the team's victory to rigorous training sessions.
02

to add a sum of money to a bank account

Ditransitive: to credit a sum of money to an account | to credit an account with a sum of money
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The employer credited the employee's salary to their bank account at the end of each month.
03

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

Ditransitive: to credit sb with an achievement or quality
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They credited the chef with the exquisite taste and presentation of the gourmet meal.
04

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

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Transitive: to credit a statement or claim
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It 's hard to credit her explanation for being late, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt this time.
Credit
01

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

credit definition and meaning
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The credits rolled as the audience applauded the cast and crew.
02

the ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred

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She bought the laptop on credit and will pay in installments.
03

formal approval, acknowledgment, or commendation

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She received credit for her innovative idea.
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

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The payment received from a customer was posted as a credit to the accounts receivable account.
05

a system where a customer is given access to goods or services with the promise of paying later, often after an advance payment or agreement

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The store offered her a credit balance that she could use to buy more items.
06

recognition by an educational institution that a course or unit has been successfully completed, often quantified in hours

What is a "credit"?

A credit is a unit used to measure the completion of a part of a course or an academic program. It represents the amount of work or learning a student has completed in a particular subject or class. Credits are often earned by attending classes, completing assignments, and passing exams. The number of credits required to graduate or complete a program varies, and each course usually carries a set number of credits based on the time and effort needed to finish it.

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She earned three credits for the chemistry course.
07

an estimate of a person's or organization's ability to meet financial obligations, based on past performance

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The store extended credit based on his good financial record.
08

a note acknowledging the source of information, quotations, or contributions

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The article included credit to the original photographer.
09

a motion picture, TV, radio program, or other production to which someone has contributed

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.

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The film was her first credit in a major motion picture.
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