DEBIT
/ˈdɛb.ɪt/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of DEBIT
In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.
"A cash sale is recorded as debit on the cash account and as credit on the sales account."
A sum of money taken out of a bank account. Thus called, because in bank's bookkeeping a cash withdrawal diminishes the amount of money held on the account, i.e. bank's debt to the customer.
To make an entry on the debit side of an account.
To record a receivable in the bookkeeping.
"We shall debit the amount of your purchase to your account."
Of or relating to process of taking money from an account
Of or relating to the debit card function of a debit card rather than its often available credit card function
Examples of DEBIT in a Sentence
- "A cash sale is recorded as debit on the cash account and as credit on the sales account."
- "We shall debit the amount of your purchase to your account."
Word Details
Is DEBIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEBIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEBIT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEBIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | b | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEBIT
33 words from the letters in DEBIT
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4-letter words
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How to Use DEBIT in Word Games
DEBIT is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DEBIT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEBIT to find 33 additional valid words.