Depositing

/dɪˈpɑzɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Placing or leaving something in a particular location, or putting money into a bank account.

Etymology

From Latin 'depositum,' the past participle of 'deponere' (to put down). The word originally meant leaving something with someone for safekeeping, a meaning that still exists in modern banking.

Kelly Says

When you deposit money at a bank, you're using the exact same concept as ancient Romans—you're entrusting your valuables with someone you believe will keep them safe and return them on demand.

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