German

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Etymology

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From the standard written algorithm for addition, where one writes addends above a horizontal line (Strich), and their sum below it. Compare bottom line.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʊntɐ dem ˈʃtʁɪç/
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Adverb

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unter dem Strich

  1. in total, in summary, all things considered, at the end of the day
    Synonyms: insgesamt, letztendlich, zusammengefasst, am Ende des Tages
    Unter dem Strich war es gut, dass dieses Meeting stattfand.
    At the end of the day, it was good that this meeting took place.

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