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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits..
Overall the signage at NIE has the appearance being a top-down artefact driven by institutional policy with English set as the default language.
a top-down shooter
a top-down ride
Use top-down when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Top-down means Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include bottom-up.
Overall the signage at NIE has the appearance being a top-down artefact driven by institutional policy with English set as the default language.
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