C1 noun Neutro

credit

/ˈkrɛdɪt/

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.

Exemplos

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I 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.

2

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.

3

I'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.

I'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
credit
Verb
credit
Advérbio
creditably
Adjetivo
creditable
Relacionado
accreditation
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Dica de memorização

Think of academic credits as 'tokens' you collect. Once you have enough tokens in your jar, you can trade them for a diploma.

Quiz rápido

To graduate with honors, a student must complete at least sixty ________ at this university.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: credits

Exemplos

1

I need to take one more science class to get the credit I need this year.

everyday

I need to take one more science class to get the credit I need this year.

2

The admissions committee will determine how many transfer credits are applicable to your degree program.

formal

The admissions committee will determine how many transfer credits are applicable to your degree program.

3

I'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.

informal

I'm just taking this film class for an easy credit.

4

Students must accumulate a total of 120 credits, including forty credits in their major field, to graduate.

academic

Students must accumulate a total of 120 credits, including forty credits in their major field, to graduate.

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Our professional development program allows employees to earn academic credit for leadership workshops.

business

Our professional development program allows employees to earn academic credit for leadership workshops.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
credit
Verb
credit
Advérbio
creditably
Adjetivo
creditable
Relacionado
accreditation

Colocações comuns

earn a credit to successfully complete a course and receive the unit
transfer credits to move academic units from one institution to another
academic credit recognition for completing a part of a course of study
credit hour a unit of measuring educational value based on time in class
extra credit additional work done to improve a grade or add units

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

credit vs credential

A credential is the final qualification like a degree, whereas a credit is the smaller unit used to build toward that degree.

credit vs grade

A grade is a mark of performance (A, B, C), while a credit is a measure of quantity or completion.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'points' or 'marks' when referring to the units required for graduation; in an academic context, 'credits' is the precise term.

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Dica de memorização

Think of academic credits as 'tokens' you collect. Once you have enough tokens in your jar, you can trade them for a diploma.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'creditum', meaning 'a thing entrusted to another', which evolved to mean 'belief' or 'reputation' and eventually 'recognition of study'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun in an academic context Often used with the preposition 'for' (e.g., credit for a course) Commonly used in plural when discussing degree requirements
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Contexto cultural

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.

Quiz rápido

To graduate with honors, a student must complete at least sixty ________ at this university.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: credits

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