bottom-line

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Bottom-line' represents the key outcome, impact, or cost of a decision or process. Imagine it as the 'after all is said and done' point where everything comes together to make a specific end result.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, 'bottom-line' signifies a company's profitability. A CFO might say, 'Our cost-cutting measures have significantly improved the bottom-line this quarter.'

Practice Scenarios

Negotiation

Scenario:

Your offer is appreciated, nevertheless considering the market standards, a slightly higher compensation would be apt.

Response:

I understand, but my bottom-line is that I need at least a 7% increase to consider the offer.

Accounting

Scenario:

Our Q1 report shows a significant improvement in the gross profit. The decision to cut costs is paying off.

Response:

Indeed, the measures we took have positively impacted our bottom-line.