Meaning of the word "bottom line" in English

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bottom line

US /ˈbɑː.t̬əm ˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈbɑː.t̬əm ˌlaɪn/
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Noun

1.

the final result or most important point of something

Example:
The bottom line is that we need to increase sales.
When it comes to our budget, the bottom line is we can't afford it.
2.

the net income or profit of a company, after all expenses have been deducted

Example:
Our focus this quarter is to improve the bottom line.
Cutting costs directly impacts the company's bottom line.
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