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Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits. examples
Produced, controlled, or directed by those at the top of the hierarchy. quotations examples
Overall the signage at NIE has the appearance being a top-down artefact driven by institutional policy with English set as the default language.
2019, Li Huang, James Lambert, “Another Arrow for the Quiver: A New Methodology for Multilingual Researchers”, in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, page 6
(video games) Presenting the player with an aerial view. examples