above the line
English · Thesaurus
AI In plain words
Writing a short explanation…
Written by a house AI from the entry below, in your language. The entry itself is the source.
above the line
adverb above-line
- 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.
- Classified as an ordinary expense or revenue item, or a current asset.
- Having a broad reach rather than targeting a specific demographic.
-
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.
Opposite: below the line
-
Of expenses: paid per project to creative personnel such as writers and actors.
Opposite: below the line
Talk about this word "above the line." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/above%20the%20line. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. above the line. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/above%20the%20line "above the line." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/above%20the%20line.Cite this
@misc{above_the_line_2026,
title = {above the line},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/above%20the%20line},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
