Glossary Item Term : Below-the-line BtL Definition : Related to the outputs identified in the project’s scoping statement. Discussion : “Below-the-line” is an adjectival expression. It used to qualify both outputs and work. Refer also above-the-line. Examples & Illustrations : Assessing optional designs for the new procurement process is a below-the-line activity. The list of preferred interstate transport contractors is a below-the-line output.