bottom line

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.
  2. The summary or result; the most important information.
  3. A minimum acceptable result from a negotiation.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

bottom line bottom lines

Etymology

A reference to the literal bottom line of an income statement or other accounting record.

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