crédit — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abatement noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
- credence noun Acceptance of something as true or trustworthy, usually because there is evidence for it.
- credit noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
- loan noun A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
- tick noun A small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.
Senses
crédit is used for these senses in English:
- abatement An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax. [Late 15th century.]
- course credit (education, academics) A unit for measuring the amount of academic studies of which exact definition varies by learning institution. Typically, there is a minimum number of course credits required as a precondition for graduation.
- credence (uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
- credit (uncountable) Recognition, respect and admiration.
- loan (law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
- tick (UK, colloquial) Credit, trust.
abatement — full definition
- noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
- noun The legally required removal or containment of a hazard from a building or site.
- noun The act of formally ending or suspending a legal action or nuisance.