Lineup Meaning
/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA physical or photographic queue of people allegedly involved in a crime, allowing a witness to identify them.
nounA list of trains that are expected to cross over a specified section of track during a specified time period.
Sentence Examples
That team has a strong lineup.
The witness identified the thief in the police lineup.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Before the big game, the coach announced the starting ____ for the team.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The director was very happy with the final ____ of actors for the new play, as everyone fit their roles well.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English line updeverb. English lineup Deverbal from line up.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Just one more thing, Julian. Don't tell cons they get paid for line-ups."
— 1980, Paul Schrader, American Gigolo, spoken by Sunday (Hector Elizondo):
"Before viewing the lineup, each witness should be required to give to the officer in charge of the lineup a written description of the perpetrator of the crime."
— 1999, John N. Ferdico, Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional, page 498:
"This innocent suspect is placed in a lineup with five fillers who look similar to that innocent suspect. Given this scenario, one may ask How many people are in the lineup because they fit the description of the perpetrator?"
— 2007, Jack R. Greene, The Encyclopedia of Police Science, Taylor & Francis, →ISBN, page 493:
"Foster was placed in a three-man lineup for viewing by the only witness (the manager of the office). Foster was about 6 feet tall, whereas the other two men in the lineup were about 5 feet 6 inches tall."
— 2007, Thomas J. Gardner, Terry M. Anderson, Criminal Evidence: Principles and Cases, page 264:
"It is recognized that lineup will not contain information as to all train and yard movements within yard limits."
— 1958, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Preservation of Competitive Through Rail Routes, page 63:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Before the big game, the coach announced the starting ____ for the team.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The director was very happy with the final ____ of actors for the new play, as everyone fit their roles well.