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top–down

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top–down /ˈtɑːpˈdaʊn/ adjective
top–down
/ˈtɑːpˈdaʊn/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOP–DOWN
always used before a noun
: controlled or directed from the highest levels opposite bottom-up
: starting with a general idea and having details gradually added