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credit

credit

Meaning of credit

unit toward degree

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EN-UK/ˈkrɛdɪt/
EN-US/ˈkrɛdɪt/
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credit with Russian translation

credit usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В прошлом семестре ей поставили четыре зачёта за лабораторные работы.

She earned four credits last semester for her lab work.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Ему засчитали зачёты из предыдущего вуза, и он закончил обучение на семестр раньше.

He transferred credits from his previous college and finished his degree a term early.

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credit belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

creditзачёт
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

credit synonyms

Related words worth learning together

pass
indicates a successful outcome (to pass / a pass) that often results in receiving credit or a mark of 'зачёт'
unit
a general term for a module or course component; can refer to a credit unit but is broader
ECTS
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System — a standardized credit measurement across Europe; more specific than the generic 'зачёт'
semester hour
similar to a credit hour; tracks contact hours per semester and is mainly a US term
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🇬🇧en

indicates a successful outcome (to pass / a pass) that often results in receiving credit or a mark of 'зачёт'

B2Often

She got a pass in the assessment and was awarded the course credit.

🇬🇧en

a general term for a module or course component; can refer to a credit unit but is broader

B2Often

Each unit includes lectures and assessments and counts toward your degree.

E
🇬🇧en
ECTS

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System — a standardized credit measurement across Europe; more specific than the generic 'зачёт'

B2Often

This course is worth 5 ECTS credits.

S
🇬🇧en
semester hour

similar to a credit hour; tracks contact hours per semester and is mainly a US term

B2Rarely

The course is three semester hours long.

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How to pronounce credit and what this word means

credit means credit. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce credit

/ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit translation

credit

credit examples

She earned four credits last semester for her lab work.

credit transcription

/ˈkrɛdɪt/, /ˈkrɛdɪt/

Questions about this word

credit meaning: what does it mean?

unit toward degree

credit pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

credit is pronounced as /ˈkrɛdɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

credit definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She earned four credits last semester for her lab work. Translation: В прошлом семестре ей поставили четыре зачёта за лабораторные работы.

Is credit part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, credit can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is credit part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, credit can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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