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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)

Use "top-line" in a sentence
  • "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."