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debit
[deb-it]
noun
the recording or an entry of debt in an account.
Bookkeeping.
that which is entered in an account as a debt; a recorded item of debt.
any entry or the total shown on the debit side.
the left-hand side of an account on which such entries are made (credit ).
an undesirable or disadvantageous feature.
verb (used with object)
to charge with a debt.
The store debited her account for the purchase.
to charge as a debt.
The store debited the purchase to her account.
Bookkeeping.to enter upon the debit side of an account.
debit
/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
acknowledgment of a sum owing by entry on the left side of an account
the left side of an account
an entry on this side
the total of such entries
( as modifier ) Compare credit
a debit balance
verb
(tr)
to record (an item) as a debit in an account
to charge (a person or his account) with a debt Compare credit
Other Word Forms
- predebit noun
- redebit verb (used with object)
- undebited adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of debit1
Example Sentences
This typical household is assumed to use 11,500 kWh of gas and 2,700 kWh of electricity a year with a single bill for gas and electricity, settled by direct debit.
This means the annual bill for a dual-fuel direct debit household using a typical amount of energy is £1,849 per year.
He helped in various ways, from getting her a debit card for groceries to addressing her emotional needs.
It comes after a series of household bills became more expensive in April, and would mean a typical annual bill for a dual-fuel customer paying by direct debit would cost £1,683.
The bank plans to introduce debit and credit cards that can be used internationally at a later date.
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