straight-line
straight-line
Definition
straight·-line (-līn′)
adjective
- composed of straight lines
- Finance designating or of a method of allocating costs to given time periods at a fixed rate straight-line depreciation
- Mech.
- designating or of a device, mechanism, etc. whose main parts are positioned or move in a straight line
- designating a device designed to transmit or cause motion in a straight line
straight-line
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- depreciation: Depreciation for tax purposes is calculated by systematically applying the straight-line depreciation method.
- segment: Current path files The current path files list the straight-line segments used to produce the field.
- graph: For a straight-line graph, pick two points on the graph.
- stability: The normal toe-in setting is up to 20 minutes, which provides good straight-line stability.
- basis: Rentals under operating leases are charged on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
- distance: The highest mark was 20cm up the bell, the total straight-line distance from rim to shoulder being 48cm.
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