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    credit rating

    US /ˈkrɛdɪt ˈretɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /ˈkredit ˈreitiŋ/

    C1
    n.NounAn evaluation of the credit risk of a prospective debtor, predicting their ability to pay back the debt, and an implicit forecast of the likelihood of the debtor defaulting.
    The company's credit rating was downgraded due to poor financial performance.

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    English Vocabulary: How to talk about the economy

    09:40English Vocabulary: How to talk about the economy
    • A "credit rating" means how much or how little the banks will give you. Now, of course, there's

      A "credit rating" means how much or how little the banks will give you. Now, of course, there's

    • have a very bad credit rating, it means nobody will give you any money; you have bad credit.

      have a very bad credit rating, it means nobody will give you any money; you have bad credit.

    A2

    When Does US Debt Become Genuinely Bad? | WSJ

    07:36When Does US Debt Become Genuinely Bad? | WSJ
    • That national debt was also one of the main reasons the U.S.'s credit rating was downgraded soon after.

      That national debt was also one of the main reasons the U.S.'s credit rating was downgraded soon after.

    • That national debt was also one of the main reasons the U.S.'s credit rating was downgraded soon after.

      That national debt was also one of the main reasons the U.S.'s credit rating was downgraded soon after.

    A2

    Weekly Address: Let's Get Back to the Work of the American People

    04:31Weekly Address: Let's Get Back to the Work of the American People
    • Because damage to America's sterling credit rating wouldn't just cause global markets to go haywire.

      Because damage to America's sterling credit rating wouldn't just cause global markets to go haywire.

    • to America's sterling credit rating wouldn't just cause

      to America's sterling credit rating wouldn't just cause

    B1

    President Obama Delivers a Statement on the Government Shutdown

    14:41President Obama Delivers a Statement on the Government Shutdown
    • Now, the last time that the Tea Party Republicans flirted with the idea of default two years ago markets plunged, business and consumer confidence plunged, America's credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

      Now, the last time that the Tea Party Republicans flirted with the idea of default two years ago markets plunged, business and consumer confidence plunged, America's credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

    • America's credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

      America's credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

    B1

    President Obama Delivers a Statement on the Government Shutdown

    19:44President Obama Delivers a Statement on the Government Shutdown
    • Our credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

      Our credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

    • our credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

      our credit rating was downgraded for the first time.

    B1

    English Vocabulary for Personal Finances – assets, equity, collateral...

    16:07English Vocabulary for Personal Finances – assets, equity, collateral...
    • Now, the more loans you get, make sure you pay them back, because this will affect your credit rating or credit score, same thing.

      Now, the more loans you get, make sure you pay them back, because this will affect your credit rating or credit score, same thing.

    • Your credit score or your credit rating is basically a number, a figure that banks calculate to know how good you are at paying back the money that you owe.

      Your credit score or your credit rating is basically a number, a figure that banks calculate to know how good you are at paying back the money that you owe.

    A2

    Rudy Is Single | Ep 270 | Bad Friends

    56:25Rudy Is Single | Ep 270 | Bad Friends
    • No, your credit rating.

      No, your credit rating.

    • Your credit rating.

      Your credit rating.

    B1

    Nightline Full Broadcast — Friday, March 20, 2026

    18:44Nightline Full Broadcast — Friday, March 20, 2026
    • Have you gained an understanding of why your credit rating was so bad?

      Have you gained an understanding of why your credit rating was so bad?

    • Have you gained an understanding of why your credit rating was so bad?

      Have you gained an understanding of why your credit rating was so bad?

    B1

    How Oracle’s AI-Fueled Debt Load Has Investors On Edge

    05:45How Oracle’s AI-Fueled Debt Load Has Investors On Edge
    • But enthusiasm started to wane as investors turned their attention to the massive amount of debt Oracle would need to take out to fund its ambitions and the pressure that would potentially put on its investment grade credit rating.

      But enthusiasm started to wane as investors turned their attention to the massive amount of debt Oracle would need to take out to fund its ambitions and the pressure that would potentially put on its investment grade credit rating.

    • but enthusiasm started to wane as investors turned their attention to the massive amount of debt Oracle would need to take out to fund its AI ambitions and the pressure that would potentially put on its investment-grade credit rating.

      but enthusiasm started to wane as investors turned their attention to the massive amount of debt Oracle would need to take out to fund its AI ambitions and the pressure that would potentially put on its investment-grade credit rating.

    B2

    United Airlines CEO on Demand, Oil Prices and TSA Lines

    10:18United Airlines CEO on Demand, Oil Prices and TSA Lines
    • and we have the best credit rating that we've had in over 30 years.

      and we have the best credit rating that we've had in over 30 years.

    • and we have the best credit rating that we've had in over 30 years.

      and we have the best credit rating that we've had in over 30 years.

    A2