credit

Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

(uncountable) Recognition and respect.

(countable) Acknowledgement of a contribution, especially in the performing arts.

(television/film, usually in the plural) Written titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.

(uncountable, law, business, finance) A privilege of delayed payment extended to a buyer or borrower on the seller's or lender's belief that what is given will be repaid.

The time given for payment for something sold on trust.

(uncountable, US) A person's credit rating or creditworthiness, as represented by their history of borrowing and repayment (or non payment).

(accounting) An addition to certain accounts; the side of an account on which payments received are entered.

(tax accounting) A reduction in taxes owed, or a refund for excess taxes paid.

A source of value, distinction or honour.

(science fiction) A unit of currency used in a fictional universe or timeframe.

A nominal unit of value assigned outside of a currency system.

(uncountable) Recognition for having taken a course (class).

(countable) A course credit, a credit hour – used as measure if enough courses have been taken for graduation.