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Meaning of debit
The primary meaning of the word "debit" is a deduction or subtraction of funds from an account.
Etymology of debit
The word "debit" originates from the Latin "debere," which means "to owe," and the Italian "debito," meaning "debt" or "obligation."
Historically, the term "debit" was used in accounting and finance to record transactions, and its usage has evolved over time to include various financial and banking contexts.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A payment or transfer of money from one account to another, especially as a reduction in a bank or credit card account.
- An entry in a ledger recording a payment or reduction in a bank or credit card account.
- A liability or debt, especially one that is recorded in a ledger or account.
Usage Examples
- The company made a debit to the employee's account for the amount of the loan.
- The bank debit was made automatically each month to pay the mortgage.
- The store will debit your account for the full amount of the purchase.
Antonyms
credit
deposit
addition
increase
surplus
profit
gain
asset
benefit
advantage
plus
increment
augmentation
enhancement
accumulation
amassment
enrichment
aggrandizement
improvement
augmentation
accretion
appreciation.