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Definition dotted line in American English

dotted line noun

[countable] noun
/ˌdɑtəd ˈlaɪn/
1

a line of small spots of ink that are very close together

Example

Cut along the dotted line.

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2

in business organization, an indirect relationship with someone senior, so that you are responsible to them, but not on a day-to-day basis

Example

He will report directly to EMEA Regional Financial Controller with a dotted line to the Group CFO.

Example

The head reports to Dean of Engineering, but has a dotted line to the Dean of A&S.

Definition dotted line in American English