Definition of "top-line" []

• The profile of the back from the center of the shoulders to the end of the hip-bones: used in describing cattle. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "This combination positions us the sustainable, long-term top-line growth."
• "There's also a growing belief that Cisco will back away from it goal of 12%-17% long-term top-line growth."
• "Even with the agreement on the so-called top-line dollar figure, Democrats and some Republicans say the spending restraints will force difficult choices since real spending would be reduced for agencies that have already absorbed a first round of cuts in the spending deal struck last April."