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

Example Sentences

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Tough times for house hunters have weighed on builders’ bottom lines as costs have remained high.

From Barron's

But that has to come first from an improving bottom line.

From Barron's

His bottom line: The opportunities are out there if you look hard enough and then work hard to make them a reality.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bottom line: Get that new TV, but don’t feel pressured to get the newest model.

From MarketWatch

Agreed in Brussels last week despite opposition from European farmers who fear for their bottom line, the pact is finally set to be signed in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion.

From Barron's

bottom line

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