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credits

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɹɛdɪts// UK //kɹˈɛdɪts// cred·its

n. a list of names at the end of a movie or TV show that shows everyone who worked on it. You can also find them in books or on music albums.

n. an acknowledgment of the contributors to a creative work, such as a film, television program, or publication. Usually appearing as a list at the conclusion of the work.


SIMPLE

I always stay until the end of the credits to see the music.

CONTEXTUAL

The director's name usually appears last in the opening credits of a feature film.

COMPLEX

Modern blockbuster films often include hidden scenes after the credits, rewarding dedicated viewers who remain in the theatre until the final production assistant is acknowledged.

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Plural in form when referring to the list of names at the end of a film; singular when referring to a specific acknowledgment or a unit of academic study.

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