dotted line
Sign here, please
A dotted line is a line made of dots or dashes rather than a continuous stroke.
On forms and contracts, it marks where to sign: Sign on the dotted line.
That phrase extends to any formal commitment: Before you sign on the dotted line, read the fine print.
In diagrams, dotted lines often indicate boundaries, fold marks, or cutting guides.
Outer edge or limit
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- outlineSummary of key elements
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
- cutoutShape removed from material
tear-off · perforation · margin · frame · separation · division · indication · marking
Enforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- endorsementFormal expression of support
acknowledgment · approval · autograph · witness · execute · binding · commitment · ratification
Path of moving object
- routePath from A to B
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- trackPath or monitored route
course · vector · arc · flight path · storm track · continuation · extension · extrapolation
Uncertain and provisional
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
- draftPreliminary version of text
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- proposedOffered for acceptance
placeholder · unconfirmed · subject to change · awaiting approval · in progress · incomplete · conditional
border
Outer edge or limit
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- outlineSummary of key elements
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
cutout · tear-off · perforation · margin · frame · separation · division · indication · marking · placeholder
contract
Enforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- consentVoluntary agreement given
endorsement · acknowledgment · approval · autograph · witness · execute · binding · commitment · ratification · acceptance
trajectory
Path of moving object
- routePath from A to B
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
track · course · vector · arc · flight path · storm track · continuation · extension · extrapolation
tentative
Uncertain and provisional
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
- draftPreliminary version of text
- preliminaryBefore the main part
proposed · placeholder · unconfirmed · subject to change · awaiting approval · in progress · incomplete · conditional
- linesdashed, curved, straight, wavy, solid
- dot patternsBraille, halftone, stippling, pointillism, microdots
- assembly instructionsstep one, step two, parts list, diagram, exploded view
- cartoon visualsspeech bubble, thought bubble, pow, bam, zap
- Dealmakingdeal, negotiator, bargaining, offer, counteroffer
- treasure huntstreasure, treasure chest, treasure map, clue, clues
dotted linesolid line
Uninterrupted drawn segment
continuous line · continuous · unbroken · whole · solid
dotted linebinding agreement
Enforceable mutual commitment
done deal · firm commitment · signed and sealed · handshake deal · verbal agreement
line, dot, lines, dotted, dots, dotting, dotty, dottiness, undotted