Top-down
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Top-down is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits.
Meaning
Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits.
More Meanings
- Produced, controlled, or directed by those at the top of the hierarchy (the upper echelons).
- (video games) Presenting the player with an aerial view.
- (automotive) Of a drop top, with the convertible top down.
Example Sentences
a top-down ride
a top-down shooter
Overall the signage at NIE has the appearance being a top-down artefact driven by institutional policy with English set as the default language.
Antonyms for top-down
Common opposites include bottom-up.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hierarchical, general, descendent, scion, variant, progeny.
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