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top–down
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
top–down
(adjective)
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top–down
/
ˈ
tɑːp
ˈ
daʊn/
adjective
top–down
/
ˈ
tɑːp
ˈ
daʊn/
adjective
Learner's definition of TOP–DOWN
always used before a noun
1
:
controlled or directed from the highest levels
top-down
management
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opposite
bottom-up
2
:
starting with a general idea and having details gradually added
top-down
programming/design
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