cutline
nounEtymology From cut + line.
Broadcasting, Journalism, Media In production, a hypothetical line that separates items that will be executed and publicized, versus items that will be cut.
Broadcasting, Journalism, Media A caption under a photograph, or more narrowly just the explanatory text block under a photograph, excluding the title.
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software In software testing, a hypothetical line that separates tests that will be performed from tests that may not be performed due to lack of time.
Geography, Lifestyle, Natural sciences, Surveying, Tourism, Transport, Travel A linear cleared area through undeveloped land.
- If you stop and get out, you will see a cutline for line-of-sight surveying.
Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Squash A line on the front wall, above which the ball must hit for a serve
- Related terms
- make the cut