credit
/ˈkrɛdɪt/
Noun
The ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future
The store allows customers to buy on credit.
Public acknowledgment or praise given for an achievement or contribution
She deserves credit for her hard work on the project.
A unit of study counting toward a degree or diploma at an educational institution
I need 120 credits to graduate from college.
An entry recording a sum received, listed on the right-hand side or column of an account
The payment was recorded as a credit in the account.
A source of pride or honor
She is a credit to her family.
Verb
To acknowledge someone as having contributed to or achieved something
She credits her success to hard work and determination.
To add an amount of money to an account
The payment was credited to my account yesterday.
To believe or trust in something
I find it hard to credit his story.