Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛdɪt/
noun An entry recording a sum received, listed on the right-hand side or column of an account.
A1 I used my credit card to buy groceries.
A2 She applied for a credit card to help build her credit score.
B1 The bank approved her for a line of credit to use for home renovations.
B2 He earned extra credit in his class by completing an additional project.
C1 The company extended credit terms to their most loyal customers.
C2 The financial institution offered a low-interest credit facility to the business.
verb Publicly acknowledge someone as a participant in the production of (something published or broadcast).
A1 I credit my success to hard work and determination.
A2 She credited her team for the project's success.
B1 The company credited the payment to my account.
B2 The author credits her inspiration to nature.
C1 The scientist was credited with the discovery of a new element.
C2 The artist was credited with revolutionizing the art world.
formal The bank approved her application for a credit card.
informal I used my credit to buy a new laptop.
slang I don't have enough credit to get that new phone.
figurative Her hard work and dedication deserve all the credit for the success of the project.
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