debit

¹deb·it

transitive verb \ˈde-bət\

Definition of DEBIT

: to enter upon the debit side of an account : charge with a debit

Examples of DEBIT

1. The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!
2. Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.

First Known Use of DEBIT

1682

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²debit

noun

Definition of DEBIT

1

a : a record of an indebtedness; specifically : an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account

b : the sum of the items entered as debits

2

: a charge against a bank deposit account

3

: drawback, shortcoming

Examples of DEBIT

1. I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.
2. The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.
3. a $30 debit for groceries

Origin of DEBIT

Latin debitum debt

First Known Use: 1746

Related to DEBIT

Synonyms

disadvantage, disbenefit, downside, drawback, handicap, incommodity, liability, minus, negative, strike

Antonyms

advantage, asset, edge, plus

Related Words

albatross, millstone, stranglehold; disability, impairment; failing, shortcoming; bar, catch, check, clog, crimp, embarrassment, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, rub, shackle, stop, trammel

Near Antonyms

vantage; head start, jump, lead, margin, start; ascendancy (also ascendency), better, command, control, drop, mastery, predominance, superiority, supremacy, transcendence, upper hand; prerogative, privilege; break, opportunity; aid, assistance, help

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite