1. an entry recording an amount owed or a charge against an account
Usage: accounting
2. a payment made by electronic transfer from a bank account

1. to record an amount as owed or to charge an account
Usage: accounting

Examples

• The bank statement showed a debit of $50 for the monthly fee.
• I prefer to pay by debit card rather than cash.
• The accountant will debit your account for the purchase.
• There was an unauthorized debit from my checking account.
• The store debited my account immediately after the transaction.
• Each debit must be balanced by a corresponding credit.
• She used her debit card to withdraw money from the ATM.