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Credit

/ˈkɹɛdɪt/

Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

📖 Definitions of "Credit"

noun
  1. 1

    Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

  2. 2

    Recognition and respect.

    "He arrived five minutes late, but to his credit he did work an extra ten minutes at the end of his shift."

  3. 3

    Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.

    "She received a singing credit in last year's operetta."

  4. 4

    (television/film, usually in the plural) Written titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.

    "They kissed, and then the credits rolled."

verb
  1. 1

    To believe; to put credence in.

    "Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that."

  2. 2

    To add to an account.

    "Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice."

  3. 3

    To acknowledge the contribution of.

    "Credit the point guard with another assist."

  4. 4

    To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.

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