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bottom line
noun
the bottom line : the most important part of something : the most important thing to consider
: the final result or outcome
: a company's profits or losses
Full Definition of BOTTOM LINE
1
a : the essential or salient point : crux b : the primary or most important consideration
2
a : the line at the bottom of a financial report that shows the net profit or loss b : financial considerations (as cost or profit or loss) c : the final result
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First Known Use of BOTTOM LINE
1967
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