top-down

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top-down

adjective

not comparable Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits.
not comparable Produced, controlled, or directed by those at the top of the hierarchy (the upper echelons). Overall the signage at NIE has the appearance being a top-down artefact driven by institutional policy with English set as the default language.
not comparable Presenting the player with an aerial view. a top-down shooter
not comparable Of a drop top, with the convertible top down. a top-down ride

Opposite: bottom-up

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adjective

Opposite: bottom-up

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adj hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits

日本語	上意下達 jōi katatsu

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@misc{top_down_2026,
  title = {top-down},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/top-down},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}