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bottom linethe most important point or conclusion; the final result or outcome

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the most important point or conclusion; the final result or outcome

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/

Korean meaning: 가장 중요한 요점, 결론; 핵심

Korean pronunciation: **바**텀 라인

Example Sentences

  • The bottom line is, if you keep eating pizza for breakfast, your health will suffer.
  • Despite the fancy marketing campaign, the bottom line showed disappointing profits.
  • The CEO's bottom line philosophy: 'Work hard, play harder, but always check the numbers!'

bottom line

NOUN

//ˈbɑːtəm laɪn//

the most important point or conclusion; the final result or outcome

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɒtəm laɪn/

🌳Etymology

Origin

회계 용어에서 유래된 표현으로, 손익계산서의 맨 아래 줄(bottom line)에 최종 순손익이 기록되는 것에서 시작되어 '가장 중요한 핵심'이라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

headlinedeadlineoutline
headline
deadline
outline

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The bottom line is, if you keep eating pizza for breakfast, your health will suffer.

Despite the fancy marketing campaign, the bottom line showed disappointing profits.

😄 Fun example

The CEO's bottom line philosophy: 'Work hard, play harder, but always check the numbers!'

The bottom line for this project is that we need more time and resources.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

conclusionessencecruxkey pointmain point

Antonyms

introductionbeginningdetails

Related

profitlossrevenueoutcomeresult