CREDIT
—none. 1 source of honour, pride, etc. (is a credit to the school). 2 acknowledgement of merit. 3 good reputation. 4 belief or trust. 5 a person`s financial standing, esp. As regards money in the bank etc. B power to obtain goods etc. Before payment. 6 (usually. In plural.) Acknowledgement of a contributor`s services to a film etc. 7 grade above pass in an examination. 8 reputation for solvency and honesty in business. 9 a entry in an account of a sum paid into it. B sum entered. C side of an account recording such entries. 10 educational course counting towards a degree. —verb. (-t-) 1 believe (cannot credit it). 2 (usually. Foll. By to, with) enter on the credit side of an account. ? credit a person with ascribe (a good quality) to a person. Do credit to (or do a person credit) enhance the reputation of. On credit with an arrangement to pay later. To one`s credit in one`s favour. [italian or latin: related to *credo]