Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

above the line

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.02 in modern English

Syllables
above the -line
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

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.

adv

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

adv

Having a broad reach rather than targeting a specific demographic.

adv

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.

adv

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

Inflected Forms

above-line (alternative)

Antonyms

below the line

Questions

What does above the line mean?
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.

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