Deposits: meaning, definitions and examples
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deposits
[ dɪˈpɒzɪts ]
financial transactions
Deposits refer to money that is placed into a bank account. It is a sum of money that is usually placed for safekeeping or to earn interest.
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Examples of usage
- I made a deposit of $100 into my savings account.
- The bank requires a minimum deposit of $50 to open an account.
geology
In geology, deposits are layers or accumulations of minerals, rock, or other materials. They are formed by natural processes such as erosion or sedimentation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gold deposits in that region are extensive.
- The mining company discovered a rich deposit of copper.
to put or set down
To deposit means to put or set down something in a specific place. It can refer to physically placing an object or making a payment into an account.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please deposit your bags in the luggage area.
- I need to deposit this check at the bank.
Translations
Translations of the word "deposits" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depósitos
🇮🇳 जमाओं
🇩🇪 Einlagen
🇮🇩 deposito
🇺🇦 депозити
- вклади
- відкладення
🇵🇱 depozyty
🇯🇵 預金
🇫🇷 dépôts
🇪🇸 depósitos
🇹🇷 mevduatlar
🇰🇷 예금
🇸🇦 الودائع
🇨🇿 vklady
🇸🇰 vklady
🇨🇳 存款
🇸🇮 vloge
🇮🇸 innlán
🇰🇿 депозиттер
🇬🇪 ანაბრები
🇦🇿 depozitlər
🇲🇽 depósitos
Word origin
The word 'deposits' originated from the Latin word 'deponere', which means 'to put down'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 18th century. Over time, 'deposits' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to finance, geology, and general actions of putting or setting down.
See also: deposit.