the recording or an entry of debt in an account.

Bookkeeping .

that which is entered in an account as a debt; a recorded item of debt.

any entry or the total shown on the debit side.

the left-hand side of an account on which such entries are made ( opposed to credit ).

an undesirable or disadvantageous feature.

to charge with a debt

The store debited her account for the purchase.

to charge as a debt

The store debited the purchase to her account.

Bookkeeping . to enter upon the debit side of an account.

noun

credit , tally , settlement

noun

deficit , indebtedness , obligation , liability , arrears , account , accounts , collectible , bills , amount due , charge , debt , detriment , drawback