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inline

American  
[in-lahyn] / ˈɪnˌlaɪn /

noun

Printing.
  1. an ornamented type with a line of white or of a contrasting color running just inside the edge and following the contour of each letter.


Etymology

Origin of inline

First recorded in 1920–25; in + line 1

Example Sentences

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That was inline with what economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

For the full-fiscal year, the retailer expects 4% to 5% revenue growth, inline with Wall Street’s predictions.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

While that might be inline with global average market returns after inflation, guaranteeing returns suggests something is not right.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 28, 2025

But as the group connected with other skate-centric communities, including inline and roller skate group the Skate Hunnies, its size and network began to grow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024

There is a psychic connection between the outline of furniture and the inline of man.

From The Art of Interior Decoration by Wood, Grace

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