The scientist received credit for her groundbreaking research.

An acknowledgment of a person's or entity's contribution or achievement.
She deserves credit for her hard work.
The award gave him much credit.
Give credit where credit is due.
receive credit
take credit
give credit
recognition
praise
acknowledgment
She took out a credit to buy a new car.

A sum of money that is lent or borrowed.
He needs a credit for the house.
The bank gave her a credit.
This is a large credit.
obtain credit
secure credit
apply for credit
loan
financing
debt
This course is worth three credit hours.

A unit of measurement used to quantify the completion of a course or program in an educational institution.
Each class gives one credit.
She earned many credit points.
This degree requires 120 credit.
credit hours
credit points
earn credit
unit
score
grade