creditscore
nounUK /ˈkred.ɪt skɔː/
US /ˈkred.ɪt skɔːr/
A number that shows how good someone is at paying back money they borrow.
The bank checked his credit score before giving him a loan.
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2. A rating used by lenders to decide whether to approve a loan or credit card.
A high credit score helped her get a lower interest rate on the car loan.
3. A numerical summary of a person's history of repaying borrowed money.
Paying bills on time can slowly raise your credit score.
4. A score used by landlords or companies to judge financial trustworthiness.
The landlord asked for her credit score before renting the apartment.