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credit business definition
- The ability to borrow or to purchase goods and services with payment delayed beyond delivery.
- An accounting entry resulting in an increase in liabilities or owners' equity or in a decrease in assets. Compare debit.
- The balance in an account.
- An adjustment in favor of a customer. For example, a business may receive credit for damaged merchandise delivered by a manufacturer.
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