Credit

What “Credit” means

Verb

1. To believe; to put credence in.
2. To add to an account.
3. To acknowledge the contribution of.
4. To bring honour or repute upon; to do credit to; to raise the estimation of.

Noun

1. Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
2. Recognition, respect and admiration.
3. Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.
4. Written titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.
5. 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.

Where the word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French crédit (“belief, trust”), from Latin crēditum (“a loan, credit”), neuter of crēditus, past participle of crēdere (“to believe”). The verb is from the noun. Doublet of shraddha, creed.

Business name ideas with “Credit”

Industries where “Credit” fits

We suggest this word for 7 business types and industries, including:

• All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
• Credit Bureaus
• Credit Card Issuing
• Credit Unions
• Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
• Other Depository Credit Intermediation
• Real Estate Credit