Social Credit

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈkrɛdɪt/

Definitions of social credit

noun a system in which a person's behavior and actions are monitored and scored by the government, potentially affecting their access to services or opportunities

Example Sentences

A1 Social credit is a system used in some countries to track citizens' behavior.

A2 In China, social credit is used to evaluate individuals and businesses based on their actions.

B1 Some people believe that social credit systems can help promote trust and honesty in society.

B2 The concept of social credit has sparked debates about privacy and surveillance.

C1 Government agencies often use social credit data to make decisions about individuals' eligibility for certain services.

C2 Critics argue that social credit systems can lead to discrimination and abuse of power by authorities.

Examples of social credit in a Sentence

formal The government uses a social credit system to monitor and evaluate citizens' behavior.

informal Your social credit score can affect your ability to get a loan.

slang I heard his social credit is pretty low after that incident.

figurative In the world of social media, your likes and followers can be seen as a form of social credit.

Grammatical Forms of social credit

plural

social credits

comparative

more social credit

superlative

most social credit

present tense

social credit

future tense

will social credit

perfect tense

have social credited

continuous tense

is social crediting

singular

social credit

positive degree

very social credit

infinitive

to social credit

gerund

social crediting

participle

social credited

Origin and Evolution of social credit

First Known Use: 1919 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'social credit' originated in the early 20th century in the context of economic and social theories.
Evolution of the word: Originally coined by C.H. Douglas in 1919, the concept of social credit has evolved over time to encompass various economic and social systems aimed at distributing wealth and resources more equitably within society.