Credits: meaning, definitions and examples

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credits

 

[ หˆkrษ›dษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial

Credits refer to the acknowledgment of a contribution to the production of a film, television show, or other creative work. It typically includes the names of individuals who played a significant role in the creation of the work.

Synonyms

acknowledgment, attribution, recognition

Examples of usage

  • The opening credits of the movie listed the names of the actors and crew members.
  • She received credit for her exceptional work on the project.
Context #2 | Noun

education

In the context of education, credits are units that reflect the amount of time and effort a student has put into a particular course. Credits are often used to determine a student's progress towards completing a degree or diploma.

Synonyms

hours, points, units

Examples of usage

  • I need to earn 120 credits to graduate from college.
  • Each course is worth three credits.

Translations

Translations of the word "credits" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crรฉditos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kredite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kredit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตะดะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kredyty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฌใ‚ธใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรฉdits

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crรฉditos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krediler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ ˆ๋”ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุนุชู…ุงุฏุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kredity

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kredity

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งฏๅˆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krediti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inneign

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตัะธะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kreditlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crรฉditos

Word origin

The word 'credits' has its origin in the Latin word 'credere,' which means 'to believe' or 'to trust.' The concept of giving credit for work or contributions dates back to ancient civilizations when artisans and craftsmen were acknowledged for their creations.

See also: accredit, credential, creditability, creditable, creditor, creditworthy, discredit, discreditable, uncredited.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,541, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.