Definitions

bottom line

NOUN

center or central factor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

core crux essence income profit reality

WEAK

basis conclusion determination fiber final decision fundamentals key point last word loss main idea main point main thing meat and potatoes name of the game net nitty-gritty nuts and bolts point sum and substance what it's all about whole story

ADJECTIVE

of key importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cardinal critical crucial essential fundamental important indispensable

STRONG

necessary underlying vital

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That will put pressure on firms’ bottom line, even if the top partners continue to charge stratospheric rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

That growth never flowed through to the bottom line, though.

From Barron's

That’s weighed on shares in the past, with investors worrying that the company’s bottom line could take a hit if its partners opt to slash spending.

From Barron's

Han expressed confidence that the Genesis platform will improve WeRide’s bottom line, saving time and energy in collecting data, especially in unlikely or unusual circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The bottom line is that the U.S. and global economy are showing signs of improvement, led by very strong earnings.”

From MarketWatch

bottom line

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