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credit

/ˈkɹɛdɪt/

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noun

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

Examples :

"My credit in my teacher's eyes was high because I always completed my homework honestly. "

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Recognition and respect.

Examples :

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

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noun

Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.

Examples :

"The play received much credit for its innovative staging. "

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(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.

Examples :

"They kissed, and then the credits rolled."

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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.

Examples :

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

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noun

The time given for payment for something sold on trust.

Examples :

"a long credit or a short credit"

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

Examples :

"What do you mean my credit is no good?"

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noun

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

Examples :

"The credit side of my bank statement shows the money I received from my paycheck. "

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

Examples :

"The tax return showed a credit of $100, meaning they got a refund. "

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noun

A source of value, distinction or honour.

Examples :

"That engineer is a credit to the team."

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noun

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

Examples :

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

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noun

Recognition for having taken a course (class).

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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verb

To believe; to put credence in.

Examples :

"I credit my success in school to my parents' support. "

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verb

To add to an account.

Examples :

"Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice."

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verb

To acknowledge the contribution of.

Examples :

"Credit the point guard with another assist."

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verb

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

Examples :

"Her volunteer work at the animal shelter credited her with the reputation of being a caring person. "

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