crediting

[/ˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
creditando
1. Acknowledging someone as the source or originator of something
He is crediting his success to hard work and determination.
Ele está creditando seu sucesso ao trabalho duro e à determinação.
2. Adding funds or value to an account or financial record
The bank is crediting your account with the deposit.
O banco está creditando sua conta com o depósito.
3. Acknowledging someone's contribution in a film, book, or other work
The director is crediting all the crew members in the final scene.
O diretor está creditando todos os membros da equipe na cena final.
4. Believing or accepting something as true
I can hardly credit that story being true.
Mal posso acreditar que essa história seja verdadeira.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and financial contexts, 'creditando' is the standard term used in banking, especially when discussing deposits or fund transfers. In American English, 'crediting' is frequently used in both financial and creative industries (film, music, literature) to acknowledge contributions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acknowledgingattributingdepositingrecognizingaccrediting
Antonyms / Antônimos
debitingdiscreditingdenyingwithdrawing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
creditando
Standard usage in banking and acknowledgment contexts
São Paulo
creditando
Commonly used in financial and business environments
Portugal
creditando
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'atribuindo' or 'reconhecendo'

Related Words

creditcreditorcredibleaccreditdiscredit

Related Idioms & Phrases

crediting someone with something
giving credit where credit is due
crediting an account
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