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As a verb, credit means believe. As a noun, it means reliance on the truth of something said or done.

Meanings of credit

30 meanings

verb

  1. To believe; to put credence in.

    “Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that.”

  2. accountingTo add to an account.

    “Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice.”

    “For the payroll period credit employees' tips to their wages paid account and debit their minimum wage payable account.”

  3. To acknowledge the contribution of.

    “I credit the town council with restoring the shopping district.”

    “Credit the point guard with another assist.”

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

  5. Give someone credit for something

    “We credited her for saving our jobs”

  6. Ascribe an achievement to

    “She was not properly credited in the program”

    Similar: accredit
  7. Have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of

noun

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

  2. Recognition, respect and admiration.

    “I give you credit for owning up to your mistake.”

    “He arrived five minutes late, but to his credit he did work an extra ten minutes at the end of his shift.”

  3. Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.

    “She received a singing credit in last year's operetta.”

  4. television/filmusually in the pluralWritten titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.

    “They kissed, and then the credits rolled.”

  5. lawbusinessfinanceA 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.

    “In view of your payment record, we are happy to extend further credit to you.”

  6. The time given for payment for something sold on trust.

    “a long credit or a short credit”

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

    “What do you mean my credit is no good?”

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

  9. tax accountingA reduction in taxes owed, or a refund for excess taxes paid.

    “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. A source of value, distinction or honour.

    “That engineer is a credit to the team.”

  11. science fictionA unit of currency used in a fictional universe or timeframe.

    “To repair your star cruiser will cost 100,000 credits.”

  12. A nominal unit of value assigned outside of a currency system.

    “Would you like to play? I put in a dollar and I've got two credits left.”

  13. Recognition for having taken a course (class).

    “If you do not come to class, you will not get credit for the class, regardless of how well you do on the final.”

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

    “Dude, I just need 3 more credits to graduate – I can take socio-linguistics of Swahili if I want.”

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

credit around the world

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

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