downstream

UK /ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm/ US /ˌdaʊnˈstɹiːm/
adj 4verb 2adv 1

Definitions

adj

1

Toward the lower part of a stream; with the current (of a river, brook, or other flow of fluid).

2

Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.

Input validation is downstream of input entry in the runtime process.

The downstream segment (also known as refining and marketing, or R&M) focuses on the final stage of the integrated process.

3

Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.

4

Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.

adv

1

Following the path of a river or stream.

We spent the day paddling downstream in our canoes.

She lives downstream from the dam.

verb

1

To stream downward.

2

Of the original developers: to make available (a version or patch) to downstream developers and users of the software.

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