credit

US /ˈkred.ɪt/
UK /ˈkred.ɪt/
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1.

the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future

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Can I buy this on credit?
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The store offers interest-free credit for new customers.
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loanfinancingpayment plan
2.

an entry in an account recording a sum received

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There's a credit of $50 on your account.
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The bank processed the credit to my savings account.
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depositpayment receivedbalance
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public acknowledgment or praise, given or received for an achievement or quality

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She deserves full credit for the success of the project.
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He took credit for an idea that wasn't his own.
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praiserecognitionacclaimtribute
4.

a unit of study at a college or university

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You need 120 credits to graduate.
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This course is worth 3 credits.
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unitcourse creditacademic credit
1.

to add an amount of money to a customer's account

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Please credit my account with the refund amount.
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The bank will credit your account by tomorrow.
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depositadd topost
2.

to attribute (an achievement or good quality) to someone

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The discovery was credited to a team of young scientists.
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She was credited with saving the company from bankruptcy.
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attributeassignascribeimpute
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credit cardline of creditcredit unionletter of creditgive credit where credit is duecredit rating agencygive someone credit for