How Do You Spell DEBITED?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛbɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "debited" is spelled /ˈdɛbɪtɪd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is stressed, and the vowel sound is /ɛ/ as in "bed". The second syllable has a short /ɪ/ sound as in "bit", and the final syllable is pronounced with the /tɪd/ ending. This word is commonly used in financial contexts, meaning money has been subtracted from an account or recorded as a debt. It is important to spell "debited" correctly to avoid confusion or errors in financial transactions.

DEBITED Meaning and Definition

1. Debited is a verb derived from the financial term "debit." It refers to the action of deducting or subtracting a certain amount from an account or balance. When an account is debited, it means that the amount being debited is being taken out or reduced from the total balance, resulting in a decrease in the account's value.

   Debiting is a common practice in financial transactions and accounting, especially in banking and bookkeeping. It is used to record the outflow of funds, expenses, or withdrawals from an account. This deduction can be due to various reasons, such as payment of bills, purchases, fees, or any other financial obligations.

   The process of debiting involves updating the account balance and reflecting the reduced amount. Typically, this transaction is documented and recorded in the financial records and statements to maintain accurate accounting records. Debiting an account can have different effects depending on the type of account or the context in which it is being used.

   In general, debiting an account results in a decrease in assets or an increase in liabilities, decreasing the overall net worth or available balance. It represents a transfer of value from the account holder or organization to another party, which is typically recorded as a debit entry in the financial records.

Top Common Misspellings for DEBITED *

• debted 66.6666666%
• debitted 33.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of DEBITED

The word "debited" originated from the Old French verb "debiter", which means "to owe". It further comes from the Latin word "debitare", which means "to owe" or "to be in debt". The Latin term is derived from "debere", meaning "to owe". Over time, the word "debited" has evolved to have a specific financial meaning that refers to the subtraction or deduction of funds from an account, typically related to a financial transaction or an entry in a ledger.

Similar spelling words for DEBITED

• Debated,
• Debited.