credit
A unit that represents the successful completion of a course of study at a school or university. It serves as a measure of the workload or time spent on a subject and counts toward a degree or diploma.
Examples
3 of 5I need to take one more science class to get the credit I need this year.
I need to take one more science class to get the credit I need this year.
The admissions committee will determine how many transfer credits are applicable to your degree program.
The admissions committee will determine how many transfer credits are applicable to your degree program.
I'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.
I'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.
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Memory Tip
Think of academic credits as 'tokens' you collect. Once you have enough tokens in your jar, you can trade them for a diploma.
Quick Quiz
To graduate with honors, a student must complete at least sixty ________ at this university.
Correct!
The correct answer is: credits
Examples
I need to take one more science class to get the credit I need this year.
everydayI need to take one more science class to get the credit I need this year.
The admissions committee will determine how many transfer credits are applicable to your degree program.
formalThe admissions committee will determine how many transfer credits are applicable to your degree program.
I'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.
informalI'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.
Students must accumulate a total of 120 credits, including forty credits in their major field, to graduate.
academicStudents must accumulate a total of 120 credits, including forty credits in their major field, to graduate.
Our professional development program allows employees to earn academic credit for leadership workshops.
businessOur professional development program allows employees to earn academic credit for leadership workshops.
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Common Phrases
transfer of credit
the process of accepting credits from another school
credit-bearing course
a class that counts toward a student's degree requirements
non-credit course
a class taken for knowledge that does not count toward a degree
Often Confused With
A credential is the final qualification like a degree, whereas a credit is the smaller unit used to build toward that degree.
A grade is a mark of performance (A, B, C), while a credit is a measure of quantity or completion.
Usage Notes
In North America, 'credit hours' usually correspond to the number of hours spent in a classroom per week. In Europe, the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is used to standardize these units.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'points' or 'marks' when referring to the units required for graduation; in an academic context, 'credits' is the precise term.
Memory Tip
Think of academic credits as 'tokens' you collect. Once you have enough tokens in your jar, you can trade them for a diploma.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'creditum', meaning 'a thing entrusted to another', which evolved to mean 'belief' or 'reputation' and eventually 'recognition of study'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United States, the 'Carnegie Unit' or credit hour is the foundation of the higher education system and determines full-time student status for visas and financial aid.
Quick Quiz
To graduate with honors, a student must complete at least sixty ________ at this university.
Correct!
The correct answer is: credits
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