Phrase guide

credit bureau

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

data collection agency that gathers account information from various creditors and provides that information to responsible agencies

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a private firm that maintains consumer credit data files and provides credit information to authorized users for a fee

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: agency

History

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