1. recognition or acknowledgment of merit or achievement
2. a system of deferred payment for goods or services
3. an entry on the positive side of an account
Usage: accounting

1. to attribute something to a particular source or cause
2. to add an amount to an account
Usage: banking

Examples

• She deserves credit for organizing the successful fundraiser.
• The store offers credit to customers with good payment history.
• I need three more credits to graduate from college.
• The bank will credit your account with the refund tomorrow.
• He credited his success to hard work and determination.
• The movie credits listed all the actors and crew members.
• My credit card bill is due next week.
• The accountant recorded the payment as a credit.