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Why credit called cr?

Updated: 4/25/2024
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The term "credit" originates from the Latin word "credere," meaning "to believe" or "to trust." It reflects the trust a lender places in a borrower to repay funds borrowed. The abbreviation "cr" used in accounting may stand for "credit," representing increases on the right side of an account.

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