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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) bottom line
the last line of a financial statement, used for showing net profit or loss.

2.  bottom line
net profit or loss.

3.  bottom line
the deciding or crucial factor.

4.  bottom line
the result or outcome.

Etymology: (1965–70)

Definition of 'bottom line'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) bottom line
the last line in an audit; the line that shows profit or loss

2. (noun) bottom line
the decisive point

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