debit
noun
the recording or an entry of debt in an account.
Example Sentences
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Behind the scenes, the service will then automatically transfer direct debits and standing orders, move the balance, redirect incoming payments, such as benefits or salaries, and close your old account.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
It may also involve traditional accounting activities, such as tracking payments in a general ledger, involving debits and credits and double-entry accounting, as well as accounts payable activities of making payments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
The ledger of Newman’s youth had mostly debits for the future painter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
Sultana had promoted the membership portal on social media but Corbyn later said the emails were "unauthorised" and should be ignored, while any direct debits set up should be "immediately cancelled".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
I took the disk to my room, installed the program on my laptop and whizzed through the tutorial, and in no time flat, I was entering debits and listing credits.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
