straight-line (str t l n)adj. 1. Lying in a straight line. 2. Relating to a device whose linkage produces or copies motion in straight lines. 3. Accounting Of or being a mode of amortization by equal payments at stated intervals over a given period of time. |
straight-line
n (modifier)
1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) (of a machine) having components that are arranged in a row or that move in a straight line when in operation
2. (Economics) of or relating to a method of depreciation whereby equal charges are made against gross profit for each year of an asset's expected life
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