debit

[deb-it]

noun

1. the recording or an entry of debt in an account.

2. Bookkeeping.

   1. that which is entered in an account as a debt; a recorded item of debt.

   2. any entry or the total shown on the debit side.

   3. the left-hand side of an account on which such entries are made (credit ).

3. an undesirable or disadvantageous feature.

verb (used with object)

1. to charge with a debt.

   The store debited her account for the purchase.

2. to charge as a debt.

   The store debited the purchase to her account.

3. Bookkeeping.,  to enter upon the debit side of an account.

debit

/ ˈdɛbɪt /

noun

1. 1. acknowledgment of a sum owing by entry on the left side of an account

   2. the left side of an account

   3. an entry on this side

   4. the total of such entries

   5. ( as modifier ) Compare credit

      a debit balance

verb

1. (tr)

   1. to record (an item) as a debit in an account

   2. to charge (a person or his account) with a debt Compare credit

Other Word Forms

• predebit noun
• redebit verb (used with object)
• undebited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of debit¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Old French < Latin dēbitum something owed; debt

Word History and Origins

Origin of debit¹

C15: from Latin dēbitum _debt

Example Sentences

Visitors will be able to pay by debit card and using Apple or Google pay.

From BBC

A customer might be able to pick up a package, wash and dry their clothes, or sign up for a new debit card.

From Los Angeles Times

It said payments were paused on Monday when lenders reported millions of suspicious direct debits from the payment firm.

From BBC

And you will need to switch to direct debit if you want to take advantage of the fixed deals on offer.

From BBC

Since 1 July, these customers have been paying slightly less than those on direct debit, with a typical annual bill of £1,672.

From BBC