Looking for the meaning or definition of the word credit? Here's what it means.
Verb
(transitive) To believe; to put credence in.
(transitive, accounting) To add to an account (confer debit.)
(transitive) To acknowledge the contribution of.
(transitive) To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.
Noun
Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
(uncountable) Recognition and respect.
(countable) Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.
(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.
(uncountable, law, business) A privilege of delayed payment extended to a buyer or borrower on the seller's or lender's belief that what is given will be repaid.
The time given for payment for something sold on trust.
(uncountable, US) A person's credit rating or creditworthiness, as represented by their history of borrowing and repayment (or non payment).
(accounting) An addition to certain accounts.
(tax accounting) A reduction in taxes owed, or a refund for excess taxes paid.