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credit rating
an assessment of a borrower's ability to repay debt
In more detail
a score or evaluation that shows how likely a person or company is to pay back borrowed money on time, based on their past financial behavior
Examples
- A good credit rating makes it easier to get a loan from a bank.
- The company's credit rating dropped after it failed to pay its bills on time.
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