credit score

American  

[kred-it skawr] / ˈkrɛd ɪt ˌskɔr /

noun

Personal Finance.

1. a numerical ranking of an individual’s financial creditworthiness based on spending and credit history, indicating to potential lenders and credit card issuers the individual’s capacity and likelihood to make timely payments of amounts due on loans or credit cards.

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Etymology

Origin of credit score

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Others have simply cancelled the direct debit with their bank, but this can impact your credit score – and it doesn't cancel your contract with the company.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

If oil prices remain high, consumers in the medium term will likely accelerate spending, said Silvio Tavares, chief executive at credit score company VantageScore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Sen. Josh Hawley said he would investigate FICO, citing increasing credit score costs as a strain on homebuyers.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

A credit score is an important metric for building a strong financial life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The player winning the first stroke gets a credit score of 15; for the second he gets 30; for the third 40, and if he wins the fourth he has the game.

From Entertainments for Home, Church and School by Seeger, Frederica