A bank studies me before lending, a writer wants me after a quotation, and a card can run out of me at the worst moment. What am I?

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Hint: It can mean financial trust or acknowledgement.

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Credit

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Credit can mean borrowing trust from a bank, acknowledgement for quoted work, or available spending on a credit card.

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