line item

noun

: an appropriation that is itemized on a separate line in a budget
line-item adjective

Examples of line item in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lawrence's 2025 budget transmittal letter, signed by the interim city controller Nagila, certifies the city will continue funding body cameras, despite the lack of a line item. Michael McDaniel, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024 This means prioritizing investments in cybersecurity, not just as a line item in the IT budget but as a core component of the business strategy. Craig Burland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 In our example, this would involve line items like our sourcing agent failing to check certifications or the quality assurance team making an error during product testing. Eran Mizrahi, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Taxpayers need ‘to support every line item’ Another common audit trigger is unreasonable deductions, said Hylton with Alliantgroup. Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for line item 

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Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of line item was in 1962

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“Line item.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20item. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.

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