noun
- Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
- Recognition and respect.
- Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.
- (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.
- 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.
- A person's credit rating or creditworthiness, as represented by their history of borrowing and repayment (or non payment).
- An addition to certain accounts; the side of an account on which payments received are entered.
- (tax accounting) A reduction in taxes owed, or a refund for excess taxes paid.
- A source of value, distinction or honour.
- An arbitrary unit of value, used in many token economies.
- Recognition for having taken a course (class).
- A course credit, a credit hour – used as measure if enough courses have been taken for graduation.
Synonyms: unit
verb
- To believe; to put credence in.
- To add to an account.
- To acknowledge the contribution of.
- To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.
Synonyms: accept, believe
Pronunciation
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