upstream
//ˌʌpˈstriːm//
Adverb
upstreamCanonical form
1
In the direction opposite to the flow of a stream or river; toward the source.
The salmon swim upstream to spawn.
2
At an earlier stage in a process, production chain, or supply chain.
The problem originated upstream in the manufacturing process.
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Adjective
upstreamCanonical form
1
Situated or moving in the direction opposite to the flow of a stream or river.
The salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds.
2
Relating to or occurring at an earlier stage in a process, especially in oil and gas production or software development.
The upstream development team is responsible for designing the software architecture.