LineUp

Lineup, line-up, or line up refers to an arrangement of people or things in a line, or the act of arranging them. The term is widely used across sports, entertainment, law enforcement, and media.

In law enforcement, a lineup is a procedure used to identify a suspect by witnesses, typically involving a group of individuals or photographs presented to the witness in a controlled setting. The identification must conform to legal standards to ensure reliability and protect rights.

In sports, the starting lineup is the set of players selected to begin a game; the lineup can change due to injuries or strategy. A team’s lineup may also refer to the overall roster of players who may participate during a match.

In entertainment and events, the lineup lists scheduled performers or acts for a concert, festival, or show. In publishing or marketing, a product lineup is the range of products offered by a company, often arranged to highlight categories or tiers.

Lineup usage varies by region; British English often hyphenates as line-up, while American usage tends toward lineup, though both forms appear in modern writing.