Phrase guide

above the line

adv · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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adv

Meaning 1

In the part of the score sheet in bridge that is reserved for honors, penalty, and premiums; a score that does not count towards game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: bridge, games

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adv

Meaning 2

Classified as an ordinary expense or revenue item, or a current asset.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: accounting, business, finance

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adv

Meaning 3

Having a broad reach rather than targeting a specific demographic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: business, marketing

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adv

Meaning 4

Who guide and influence the creative direction, process, and voice of a given narrative in a film, such as the screenwriter, producer, director, and actors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: below the line

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adv

Meaning 5

Of expenses: paid per project to creative personnel such as writers and actors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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Antonyms: below the line

History

Etymology

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