credited

word · lemma: credit

Definition

Given recognition or acknowledgment for something, or had money added to an account. Used when someone is named as responsible for an achievement or when a sum is added to a balance.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal, business, and academic contexts. Often used as 'be credited with' for achievements, or 'money credited to your account' in banking. Not to be confused with 'credit' (as a noun or verb) meaning belief or trust.

Example Sentences

The scientist was credited with the discovery.

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Fifty dollars was credited to your account.

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The actor was not credited in the film.

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All team members were credited for their hard work.

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When the refund was finally credited, I felt relieved.

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She was credited as one of the project’s main designers.

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