downstream
//ˌdaʊnˈstriːm//
Adverb
downstreamCanonical form
1
In the direction of the current of a stream or river; toward the mouth of a river.
The boat floated downstream toward the sea.
2
At a later stage in a process, especially in manufacturing, production, or data flow.
The data is processed downstream by the analytics team.
Adjective
downstreamCanonical form
1
Situated or moving in the direction of the current of a stream or river.
The downstream village was flooded after the heavy rain.
2
Occurring at a later stage in a process, sequence, or supply chain.
The downstream effects of this decision will impact the entire production line.