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debit

/dɛbɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does debit mean?

noun, verb

A debit is an entry on the left side of a ledger or a bank account, representing a payment or withdrawal. To debit something means to charge or subtract it from an account.

Example

"The bank debited my account for the overdraft fee."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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