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The exact definition of debit is

The amount entered on the left side of the account.

Depending on what account a debit is being entered in, makes the difference as to what happens on the Balance Sheet.

An Asset that has a debit balance is increased by a debit, thus increasing assets.

A liability (which generally has a credit balance) will be decreased by a debit.

Hence, debiting assets such as Cash, Accounts Receivable, Supplies, Equipment, etc will increase Assets on the balance sheet.

Debiting liability accounts such as Accounts Payable, notes payable, etc, will "decrease" said liability therefore decreasing liabilities on the balance sheet.

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