Deutsch: Kredit / Português: Crêdito
Credit may refer to acknowledging the ideas or other work of writers and contributors or the granting of a loan and the creation of debt. It is any form of deferred payment.
In an industrial or manufacturing context, "credit" refers to the recognition or acknowledgement of payment or value received for goods or services provided. The term is often used in the context of trade credit or commercial credit, which refers to the extended payment terms offered by suppliers to buyers in the form of loans or lines of credit. Here are a few examples of the use of "credit" in this context:
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Trade credit: An agreement between a supplier and a buyer, in which the supplier extends payment terms for goods or services provided, allowing the buyer to pay at a later date.
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Line of credit: An arrangement in which a financial institution provides a borrower with a specified amount of credit, allowing the borrower to borrow money as needed and repay the loan with interest.
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Credit rating: A measure of a company's creditworthiness, based on factors such as financial stability, payment history, and ability to repay debt.
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Credit insurance: A type of insurance that provides protection to lenders or suppliers in the event that a borrower defaults on a loan or fails to pay for goods or services provided.
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Credit check: The process of evaluating a borrower's credit history and financial stability, used by lenders or suppliers to determine the risk of lending money or extending credit.
These are just a few examples of the use of "credit" in an industrial context, and there are many other types of credit-related issues and arrangements that are used in various industries and applications.