Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bottom-up

/bˈɑtəmˌʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: bot-tom-up
IPA: /bˈɑtəmˌʌp/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from multiple small subunits to a single, large basic unit.

adj

Of or relating to a hierarchical system in which lower levels influence higher levels.

Example Sentences

"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."
"bottom-up management"
"The papacy has for centuries brought with it a place on the world stage. Francis, who from the off gave the impression of being a man in a hurry, was determined to use that platform to push a bottom-up agenda for the world."

Phrases

bottoms up

Frequently Paired Words

bottoms up

Antonyms

top-down

Questions

How do you pronounce bottom-up?: The recorded pronunciation is /bˈɑtəmˌʌp/.
What does bottom-up mean?: Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from multiple small subunits to a single, large basic unit.

How to pronounce bottom-up

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