Meaning of the word "line of credit" in English

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line of credit

US /ˌlaɪn əv ˈkred.ɪt/
UK /ˌlaɪn əv ˈkred.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

an amount of credit extended to a borrower

Example:
The bank approved a line of credit for the small business.
Having a line of credit can provide financial flexibility.
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