B2nounmoneybusiness
US/ˈdeb.ɪt/
UK/ˈdeb.ɪt/
money that leaves your bank account when you pay for something, or a record of it in accounts
In context
There was a debit of fifty dollars on my account this morning.
I pay my gym fees by direct debit every month.
Each debit in the ledger must match a credit somewhere else.
Words that go with debit
noun + noun
- debit cardI paid with my debit card.
- debit and creditAccountants record every debit and credit.
- debit balanceThe account shows a debit balance of two hundred dollars.
- debit entryA debit entry was made on March 3.
adjective + noun
- direct debitSet up a direct debit to pay the electric bill.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I paid by debit.Correct: I paid by debit card.