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CR (noun) means an abbreviation for "credit", used in accounting to mark an entry that increases income or reduces what is owed. Example: “The bookkeeper marked the refund as a Cr entry in the ledger.”
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An abbreviation for "credit", used in accounting to mark an entry that increases income or reduces what is owed.
"The bookkeeper marked the refund as a Cr entry in the ledger."
How to use CR
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common abbreviation for "credit" seen on bank statements and in bookkeeping.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "Dr" (debit) — Cr entries increase credit balances, Dr entries increase debit balances.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
Cr balance
Dr/Cr
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- CRs
- Past tense
- CRed
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The bookkeeper marked the refund as a _____ entry in the ledger.
Etymology
Shortened from Latin credere, "to believe" or "to trust", the same root behind the word "credit".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “CR” mean?
The word “CR” means an abbreviation for "credit", used in accounting to mark an entry that increases income or reduces what is owed. In plain terms, a common abbreviation for "credit" seen on bank statements and in bookkeeping.
How do you use “CR” in a sentence?
Here is “CR” used in a sentence: “The bookkeeper marked the refund as a Cr entry in the ledger.”
What part of speech is “CR”?
“CR” is a noun.
Where does the word “CR” come from?
The word “CR” comes from Latin. Shortened from Latin credere, "to believe" or "to trust", the same root behind the word "credit".
Is “CR” a common word?
“CR” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between CR and DR?
They are the two sides of double-entry bookkeeping: DR stands for debit and CR for credit. On everyday statements, DR typically marks money going out of your account or a charge you owe, while CR marks money coming in or an amount in your favour.
Why does CR appear next to an amount on a bank statement?
CR flags the entry as a credit — money added to the account rather than taken out, such as a salary payment, a refund, or a reversed charge. Its opposite is DR, which marks debits leaving the account.
Is a CR balance on a bill good news?
Yes — a balance marked CR is in your favour. It shows the account is in credit, usually because you overpaid or received a refund, so there is nothing to pay and the amount is normally set against your next bill or repaid to you.
