What does derived mean?

[Dorrman]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #574 "Corporate Culture (1)", question 7

The ......... in any given company is derived from a profit-and-loss statement and refers to a bottom figure that measures profits.

(a) bottom feeder
(b) bottom line
(c) bottom barrel
(d) bottom pole

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #574 "Corporate Culture (1)", answer 7

The bottom line in any given company is derived from a profit-and-loss statement and refers to a bottom figure that measures profits.

Correct answer: (b) bottom line
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What does derived mean ?

Dorrman

[Linda]

Hi Dorrman,
"Derive means: to take, receive or obtain especially from a specified source b: to obtain a parent substance."
Please make sure that you have an online dictionary source bookmarked or saved so that you can access it easily whenever you need a definition.
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