ABOVE THE LINE


Meaning of ABOVE THE LINE in English

adverb (or adjective)

or above-line əˈbəvˌlīn

1. : in that part of the score sheet in bridge that is reserved for the scoring of honors, penalties, and premiums — used of any score that does not count toward game; compare contract bridge

2. : classified as an ordinary or routine expense or revenue item or as a current expense or asset

an above-line surplus

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.