Credit Definition & Meaning
credit
- noun
- approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "give her credit for trying"
- money available for a client to borrow
- an accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items
- used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise; "she already had several performances to her credit"
- arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services
- recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours
- a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
- an entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work; "the credits were given at the end of the film"
- an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
- verb
- give someone credit for something; "We credited her for saving our jobs"
- ascribe an achievement to; "She was not properly credited in the program"
- accounting: enter as credit; "We credit your account with $100"
- have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of
"Credit" in song lyrics
See how credit is used in real songs:
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"Or run up a tab ? credit"
Aceyalone f/ Riddlore, Self-Jupiter — So Much Pain -
"My man gave me work, home on credit"
Akinyele — Outta State -
"And I'm never gonna get it just 'cause of my bad credit"
Lily Allen — Everything's Just Wonderful
Words that rhyme with credit
Usage tips for "credit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "credit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for credit to find words that pair well.
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