Phrase guide

line item

noun · 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.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An item appearing on a single line in any schedule of information.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An item of revenue or expenditure in a budget or other financial statement or report.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: accounting, business, finance

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A budget appropriation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government

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4

noun

Meaning 4

One item on an order, regardless of quantity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: logistics

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5

noun

Meaning 5

an item in an appropriation bill

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Some governors can veto line items in their state budgets

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Broader terms: item, point

History

Etymology

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