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comparative farther or further downstream, superlative farthest or furthest downstream
Further along in the flow of current, in relation to a river, stream, bloodstream, or other flow of fluid. examples
(figurative) Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else. quotations
The downstream segment (also known as refining and marketing, or R&M) focuses on the final stage of the integrated process.
2009, Andrew Teufel, Aaron Azelton, Fisher Investments on Energy, page 3
We're a couple of conservative Christians who believe that politics is downstream from culture.
2018, David Brody, Scott Lamb, The Faith of Donald J. Trump: A Spiritual Biography
(computer networking) In the direction from the server to the client. examples
(biology) Towards the 3′ end of a DNA molecule.
not comparable
Following the path of a river or stream examples
third-person singular simple present downstreams, present participle downstreaming, simple past and past participle downstreamed
To stream downward. examples