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- cred/kred/informal term for credibility, often referring to social or cultural authenticity or respect earned, especially among a particular group.nounB2
- credence/ˈkriː.dəns/Belief in or acceptance of something as true.nounC1
- credence table/ˈkriːdəns ˈteɪb(ə)l/A small table, shelf, or niche in a church, near the altar, on which the bread, wine, and other elements of the Eucharist are placed before being consecrated.nounC2/Very Low
- credendum/krɪˈdɛn.dəm/A thing to be believed; an article of faith.nounC2 / Extremely Rare
- credential/krɪˈden.ʃəl/A document, qualification, or piece of information that proves someone's identity, authority, or skills.adjectivenounverb-transitiveC1
- credentialism/krɪˈden.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/The overemphasis on formal qualifications, such as degrees or certificates, as a requirement for employment or social status.nounLow to Medium (academic/sociological contexts)
- credenza/krɪˈdɛnzə/A piece of furniture, typically a low sideboard or cupboard, often used in dining rooms or restaurants for serving food or storing dishes.nounC1/C2
- credibility/ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/The quality of being trusted and believed in.nounC1
- credibility gap/ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti ɡæp/A disparity between what someone says and what is true or real, leading to distrust.nounC1
- credit/ˈkrɛdɪt/The trust that allows someone to receive something of value now with the agreement to pay later, or the acknowledgment of someone's contribution or achievement.nounverbverb-transitiveHigh
- credit account/ˈkrɛdɪt əˈkaʊnt/An arrangement with a bank or business to purchase goods or services now and pay for them later; a record of this arrangement.nounB2
- credit bureau/ˈkred.ɪt ˌbjʊə.rəʊ/A company that collects and sells information about people's creditworthiness.nounC1
- credit card/ˈkred.ɪt ˌkɑːd/A small plastic card issued by a financial institution that allows the holder to purchase goods or services on credit, with the agreement to pay later.nounVery High Frequency (A2+ / CEFR A2)
- credit crunch/ˈkred.ɪt ˌkrʌntʃ/A sudden, sharp reduction in the availability of loans or credit from financial institutions, making it difficult for businesses and individuals to borrow money.nounB2
- credit default swap/ˈkrɛdɪt dɪˌfɔːlt swɒp/A financial derivative contract in which one party (the buyer) makes periodic payments to another party (the seller) in exchange for a promise of compensation if a third party (the reference entity) defaults on a loan or experiences another credit event.nounC1/C2
- credit hour/ˈkrɛdɪt ˈaʊə/A unit of measurement for academic work, typically representing one hour of classroom instruction per week over a semester.nounC1
- credit life insurance/ˈkrɛd.ɪt ˌlaɪf ɪnˈʃɔː.rəns/A type of insurance that pays off a borrower's outstanding debt if they die before the loan is fully repaid.nounLow
- credit line/ˈkrɛd.ɪt ˌlaɪn/1. The maximum amount of money a financial institution agrees to lend a customer, which can be used repeatedly up to that limit. 2. In publishing or media, the acknowledgment of the creator or source of material used.nounB2
- credit manager/ˈkred.ɪt ˌmæn.ɪ.dʒər/A person or a role within a company responsible for assessing creditworthiness and managing the terms of credit extended to customers.nounC1
- credit memorandum/ˈkredɪt ˌmeməˈrændəm/A document issued by a seller to acknowledge a buyer's credit, typically for returned goods, overpayments, or billing errors, which reduces the amount the buyer owes.nounMedium (Business/Finance)
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