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credit

"Credit" is a very useful word in English with several important meanings. You'll encounter it in everyday conversations, financial situations, and even in movies and schools. Here are the most common senses.

1nounborrowed money / financial trust

When a bank or shop lets you buy something now and pay for it later, that is called credit. Think of it as a promise: 'I trust you to pay me back.' If someone has 'good credit,' it means banks believe they will repay their debts reliably.

finance / everyday language · Modern, widely used

She bought the new laptop on credit and will pay it off over six months.

The bank refused to give him a loan because his credit was poor.

Many people use a credit card to pay for everyday purchases.

2nounrecognition / praise

When someone does something good and other people acknowledge it, we say they 'get credit' for it. It is about giving someone the recognition they deserve for their work or achievement.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She did most of the work, so she deserves all the credit.

The coach gave credit to the whole team for the victory.

He never takes credit for his ideas — he always shares it with others.

3verbto give recognition to someone

When you credit someone, you say or acknowledge that they are responsible for something good. You are pointing to them and saying, 'This person did this.'

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The director credited the screenwriter for the film's success.

Many people credit Einstein with changing the way we understand physics.

The article credited the local volunteers for saving the park.

4verbto add money to an account

In banking, when money is added to your account, the bank credits your account. It is the opposite of a debit, which takes money away.

finance / banking · Modern, widely used

The company will credit your account within three business days.

The refund was credited to her bank account automatically.

Please check that the payment has been credited correctly.

5nounacademic unit

In universities and schools, a credit is a unit that measures how much of a course you have completed. You need to collect enough credits to graduate or finish a program.

education · Modern, widely used

She needs 30 more credits to complete her degree.

Each course is worth three credits.

He transferred his credits from his previous university.

6nouncredits (in film or TV)

At the beginning or end of a movie or TV show, you see a list of all the people who worked on it — the actors, directors, writers, and so on. This list is called the credits. Many people stay after a film ends just to watch the credits.

film / television · Modern, widely used

His name appeared in the credits as the assistant director.

Don't leave the cinema yet — there is a bonus scene after the credits!

The opening credits showed the names of all the main actors.

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