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Definition of debit

debit

/ˈdɛb.ɪt/
deb · it
Plural:debits
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Adjective:debitable
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Past Simple:debited
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Past Participle:debited
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Present Participle:debiting
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debit Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A payment made or an amount of money removed directly from a bank account.

Example

"She set up a monthly direct debit to pay her utility bills automatically."

2

An entry in a financial account recording a sum owed or deducted, traditionally listed on the left-hand side of a ledger.

Example

"The accountant noticed an discrepancy between the total debits and credits on the balance sheet."

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• verb

1

To remove an amount of money from a bank account or record a financial charge against an account.

Example

"The bank will debit the annual maintenance fee from your checking account next week."

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• Rhymes for debit

• Nearby Words

debilitating
debilitation
debility
debit
deboard
debonair
debone

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English (in the sense 'a debt'): from French débit, from Latin debitum 'something owed', neuter past participle of debere 'to owe'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Debit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/debit
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