debit-centered
|deb-it-cen-tered|
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/ˈdɛbɪt ˈsɛntərd/
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/ˈdɛbɪt ˈsɛntəd/
focus on debits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'debit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'debere,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'habere' meant 'to have.'
Historical Evolution
'debere' transformed into the Old French word 'debit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'debit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to owe or to have a debt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an entry recording an amount owed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or primarily concerned with debits, especially in financial contexts.
The company's accounting strategy is debit-centered, ensuring all expenses are meticulously tracked.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 14:47