The acknowledgment of something as due or properly attributable to a person, institution, etc., often in terms of recognition or praise. noun
She received credit for her innovative contributions to the project.
The film director gave credit to the entire team for their hard work.
An arrangement to receive goods, services, or money now and pay for them in the future. noun
He bought the car on credit and will pay it off over the next five years.
The store offers interest-free credit for the first six months.
An entry recording a sum received, listed on the right-hand side or column of an account. noun
The bank statement showed a credit of $500 from his paycheck.
She noticed a credit in her account that she couldn't account for.
The quality of being believed or accepted as true or genuine. noun
The scientist's discovery lent credit to the new theory.
His honesty gave credit to his testimony in court.
To publicly acknowledge someone as a participant in the production of something, especially in films, music, or literature. verb
The author was credited with writing the screenplay.
The musician was credited on the album for his guitar solos.
To add an amount of money to an account. verb
The bank credited $200 to my savings account.
The refund was credited to her credit card.