creditreport
nounUK /ˈkred.ɪt rɪˌpɔːt/
US /ˈkred.ɪt rɪˌpɔːrt/
A credit report is a paper or computer file that tells grown-ups how well someone pays back money they borrow.
The bank looked at her credit report before giving her a loan.
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2. A summary of a person's borrowing and repayment history used by lenders.
His credit report showed he always paid his bills on time.
3. A record kept by a credit bureau about someone's debts and payments.
She checked her credit report to make sure there were no mistakes.
4. A document that helps a company decide whether to lend money or trust a customer.
The shop asked for a credit report before letting him buy on credit.