topline
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈtɒp.laɪn//
KK: /tɑpˌlaɪn/
noun
Definition
The main or most important part of something, often referring to the primary information or summary.
Example
The report highlighted the topline figures for the company's revenue this quarter.
Conversation
Have you seen the topline of that new horse breed they introduced?
Yeah, it looks really impressive and sleek!
I think the topline is crucial for their performance in competitions.
Definitely! A strong topline can make all the difference.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
headline
summary
overview
Antonyms
detail
subordinate
footnote
verb
Definition
To be the main performer or featured act at an event.
Example
The famous singer will topline the concert this summer.
Tense Forms
Past: toplined
Past Participle: toplined
Conversation
Did you hear who's going to topline the concert this year?
Yeah, I heard it's going to be an amazing show!
I can't believe they chose such a big name to topline it.
Root Explanation
Topline → It is formed from "top" (from Old English *toppa*, meaning the highest part or summit) and "line" (from Latin *linea*, meaning a line or thread). The word "topline" refers to the highest line or the uppermost part of something, often used in contexts like graphs or reports.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'highest part' ('top') and a 'line' that represents it — that's why 'topline' refers to the uppermost line in a graph or report.
Visually Confused Words
tropine
towline
opaline
opine
tumpline
trotline
tropeine
topazine