- The shortest and most direct distance between two points or terminals.
- a fixed pattern of terminals who originate and receive, or receive and relay orders and information in an organization. A line can be vertical such as a command line where authority and power of position increases the higher up one goes or a line can be horizontal where each terminal on the line shares similar status.
- Series of interrelated products such as a line of cosmetics which employ one scent and are marketed under one brand name.
EXAMPLE:
Put the unfinished product on the line and it will go through terminals until it is a finished product.
