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top-down

  (tŏp'doun')
adj.
  1. Of or relating to a hierarchical structure or process that progresses from a large, basic unit to smaller, detailed subunits: a top-down description of the department's function.
  2. Commanded by or originating from ones having the highest rank.

 
 
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: computer
  Antonym: bottom-up (meaning #1)


 
 

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