dotted line
noun
1
: a line that is made up of a series of dots
2
: a line on a document that marks where one should sign
Sign your name on the dotted line.
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The red dotted line near the top indicates the level of the 2011 high, just under $60.
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John Navin, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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John Navin, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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“Dotted line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dotted%20line. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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