Bottom-up

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from multiple small subunits to a single, large basic unit. not-comparable

    "The software is checked very carefully in a bottom-up fashion. First, each new line of code is checked, then sections of code or modules with special functions are verified."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to a hierarchical system in which lower levels influence higher levels. not-comparable

    "bottom-up management"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of an approach to a problem that begins with details and works up to the highest conceptual level wordnet

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"The software is checked very carefully in a bottom-up fashion. First, each new line of code is checked, then sections of code or modules with special functions are verified."

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