line item

American  

noun

1. the distinct title of an entry or account as it appears on a separate line in a bookkeeping ledger or a fiscal budget.

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Other Word Forms

• line-item adjective

Example Sentences

“You can give your best work, be fully engaged and still recognize that if the company’s priorities shift, you’re a line item on a spreadsheet,” he added.

From MarketWatch

But for 2025 returns, there’s now a line item for this where you can click a checkbox and input the date.

From MarketWatch

Factoring in property taxes and homeowners’ insurance, which have become increasingly costly line items on a homeowner’s balance sheet, how does the math work out?

From MarketWatch

While revenues rose seven percent to $45.8 billion, bank executives expressed disappointment at some line items, such as investment banking.

From Barron's

A number of key household line items saw large price increases over the month, like groceries and restaurant meals.

From The Wall Street Journal