debit
Translation
debit
Examples
A debit of $50 was made to my account.
A debit of $50 was made to my account.
The debits are on the left side of the ledger.
The debits are on the left side of the ledger.
Grammar Patterns
a debit of ((amount)) an entry recording a sum owed A debit of $50 was made to my account.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charge, deduction; Antonyms: credit
Etymology
From Latin debitum (something owed), from debere (to owe).
Memory Tips
A debit card takes money directly out of your account.