/deb"it/ , n.
1. the recording or an entry of debt in an account.
2. Bookkeeping.
a. that which is entered in an account as a debt; a recorded item of debt.
b. any entry or the total shown on the debit side.
c. the left-hand side of an account on which such entries are made (opposed to credit ).
3. an undesirable or disadvantageous feature.
v.t.
4. to charge with a debt: The store debited her account for the purchase.
5. to charge as a debt: The store debited the purchase to her account.
6. Bookkeeping. to enter upon the debit side of an account.
[ 1400-50; late ME debitum something owed; see DEBT ]