topline
topline Lexical Profile
topline Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to gross revenues or high-level summary figures, before deducting expenses or examining granular details.
"The executive board reviewed the topline results of the quarterly survey before diving into the demographic breakdown."
• noun
A company's gross sales or total revenue, listed at the very top of an income statement before any expenses are deducted.
"Strong international demand helped boost the corporation's topline by twelve percent this fiscal year."
A high-level summary of the most important findings, points, or statistics in a report or poll.
"The campaign manager shared the polling toplines with the press later that afternoon."
In popular music production, the main vocal melody and lyrics written over a pre-existing instrumental track or beat.
"The producer sent the instrumental loop to a songwriter in Stockholm to craft a catchy topline."
The upper profile or outline of an animal's back, running from the top of the neck to the base of the tail (especially in horses, cattle, and show dogs).
"Judges at the equestrian show praised the stallion's smooth, muscular topline."
• verb
To serve as the principal star or headliner of (a theatrical production, concert, or film).
"The veteran actress was chosen to topline the studio's upcoming romantic comedy."
To compose the vocal melody and lyrics over (an existing backing track or beat) in popular music.
"She spent the weekend in the studio toplining three new dance tracks for the DJ's upcoming album."