Credit
/ˈkredɪt/noun
The trust that allows people to buy things and pay for them later.
He took out a $2000 line of credit
Often appears as...
- line of credit
- credit limit
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Trust
The word 'credit' in this context implies a lender trusts you'll repay later.
My credit is good; the store let me buy the laptop now and pay next month.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Free Money
'Credit' isn't free cash; it's borrowing and must be paid back, often with interest.
Using a credit card means I'm borrowing money that I promise to return.
Compare with
beliefconfidenceesteemfaithintegrityrecognitionreliablereputationtrustworthiness
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