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credit-focused

|cred-it-fo-cused|

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/ˈkrɛdɪt ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈkrɛdɪt ˈfəʊkəst/

emphasis on credit

Etymology
Etymology Information

'credit-focused' originates from the English word 'credit' and the word 'focus', where 'credit' meant 'trust or belief in the ability to pay' and 'focus' meant 'center of interest or activity'.

Historical Evolution

'credit' changed from the Latin word 'creditum' and 'focus' from the Latin word 'focus', eventually becoming the modern English words 'credit' and 'focus'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'credit' meant 'trust or belief in the ability to pay', and 'focus' meant 'center of interest or activity'. Over time, 'credit-focused' evolved to mean 'primarily concerned with credit'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

primarily concerned with or emphasizing credit, especially in financial contexts.

The company has a credit-focused strategy to improve its financial standing.

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Last updated: 2025/03/09 12:01