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load line
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load line [′lōd ‚līn]
(electronics)
A straight line drawn across a series of tube or transistor characteristic curves to show how output signal current will change with input signal voltage when a specified load resistance is used.
(naval architecture)
A line, painted or cut on the outside of a ship, which marks the maximum waterline when the ship is loaded with the greatest cargo which it can carry safely.


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Yet, as an issue, it has become a Plimsoll line, testing the seaworthiness of a political party.
500 companies are analysed individually using the Plimsoll Model.
200 companies are analysed individually using the Plimsoll Model.
 
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