credit

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈkɹɛdɪt/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

2 Definition

Recognition and respect.

Example Sentences
  • He arrived five minutes late, but to his credit he did work an extra ten minutes at the end of his shift.
3 Definition

Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.

Example Sentences
  • She received a singing credit in last year's operetta.
4 Definition

(television/film, usually in the plural) Written titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.

Example Sentences
  • They kissed, and then the credits rolled.
5 Definition

A privilege of delayed payment extended to a buyer or borrower on the seller's or lender's belief that what is given will be repaid.

Example Sentences
  • In view of your payment record, we are happy to extend further credit to you.
6 Definition

The time given for payment for something sold on trust.

Example Sentences
  • a long credit or a short credit
7 Definition

A person's credit rating or creditworthiness, as represented by their history of borrowing and repayment (or non payment).

Example Sentences
  • What do you mean my credit is no good?
8 Definition

An addition to certain accounts; the side of an account on which payments received are entered.

9 Definition

(tax accounting) A reduction in taxes owed, or a refund for excess taxes paid.

Example Sentences
  • Didn't you know that the IRS will refund any excess payroll taxes that you paid if you use the 45(B) general business credit?
10 Definition

A source of value, distinction or honour.

Example Sentences
  • That engineer is a credit to the team.
11 Definition

An arbitrary unit of value, used in many token economies.

Example Sentences
  • To repair your star cruiser will cost 100,000 credits.
12 Definition

Recognition for having taken a course (class).

Example Sentences
  • If you do not come to class, you will not get credit for the class, regardless of how well you do on the final.
13 Definition

A course credit, a credit hour – used as measure if enough courses have been taken for graduation.

Example Sentences
  • Dude, I just need 3 more credits to graduate – I can take socio-linguistics of Swahili if I want.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To believe; to put credence in.

Synonyms
accept believe
Example Sentences
  • Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that.
2 Definition

To add to an account.

Antonyms
debit
Example Sentences
  • Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice.
3 Definition

To acknowledge the contribution of.

Example Sentences
  • Credit the point guard with another assist.
4 Definition

To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.