bottom-up
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/ˈbɑːtəm ʌp/
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/ˈbɒtəm ʌp/
building from the base
Etymology
'bottom-up' originates from the combination of 'bottom' and 'up', where 'bottom' refers to the base or foundation and 'up' indicates direction or movement towards the top.
'bottom-up' has been used in various contexts, particularly in management and organizational strategies, to describe processes that start from the grassroots level.
Initially, it meant 'starting from the base', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
an approach or method that starts from the smallest or simplest units and builds up to a complete system or solution.
The company adopted a bottom-up approach to innovation, encouraging ideas from all employees.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45