top line
noun/ˌtɒp ˈlaɪn/
/ˌtɑːp ˈlaɪn/
(business)- the information that appears first in a company's accounts, showing its total income before taxes, costs, etc. have been taken off
- Analysts were encouraged by the company's strong top line for the quarter.
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