"above the line" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} above the line (not comparable)
  1. (bridge) 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. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Bridge
    Sense id: en-above_the_line-en-adv-GYz9l1Zp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 36 4 15 12 Topics: bridge, games
  2. (accounting) Classified as an ordinary expense or revenue item, or a current asset. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Accounting
    Sense id: en-above_the_line-en-adv-7AiRgexd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 36 4 15 12 Topics: accounting, business, finance
  3. (marketing) Having a broad reach rather than targeting a specific demographic. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Marketing
    Sense id: en-above_the_line-en-adv-uqJDHuuf Topics: business, marketing
  4. (film) 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. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Film
    Sense id: en-above_the_line-en-adv-fteSfWKV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 36 4 15 12 Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
  5. (television) Of expenses: paid per project to creative personnel such as writers and actors. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Television
    Sense id: en-above_the_line-en-adv-pW4mzK5H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 36 4 15 12 Topics: broadcasting, media, television
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: above-line

Alternative forms

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