credit

US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

UK /'kredɪt/

A2

noun

  • System to buy something and pay for it later
  • Points earned instead of money
  • Quality of having a good reputation for a reason
  • Points earned towards a university degree
  • A unit of academic achievement.
  • Acknowledgement of a source of information or inspiration.

verb

  • To add a certain amount of money to a total
  • To recognize someone's achievements or help

adjective

  • Having a positive amount of money

other

  • Praise or approval; something that reflects well on someone.
  • An arrangement to receive goods or services now and pay for them in the future.
  • Recognition or approval for an act, ability, or quality.

other

  • To add money to an account.
  • To believe that someone has done something

Examples

I have three credits on my bank statement.

He has a bad credit rating