bottom-up

adjective
UK: /ˌbɒtəm ˈʌp/
US: /ˌbɑːtəm ˈʌp/

  1. Starting from the lowest level or simplest part and gradually working upwards to the more complex.

    1. We're taking a bottom-up approach to solve the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company implemented a bottom-up management style, empowering employees at every level. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to a way of organizing or managing something that starts with the basic facts or ideas and develops from them.

    1. The new system uses a bottom-up design to improve efficiency. [ ] [ ]
    2. This bottom-up strategy focuses on grassroots movements to create real change in the community. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grassroots
bottom-up adverb

  1. In a way that starts from the lowest level or simplest part and gradually works upwards.

    1. We built the project bottom-up. [ ] [ ]
    2. The solution was developed bottom-up, ensuring every small detail was considered thoroughly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bottom-up" in English means: Starting from the lowest level or simplest part and gradually working upwards to the more complex., Relating to a way of organizing or managing something that starts with the basic facts or ideas and develops from them..

The phonetic transcription of "bottom-up" is /ˌbɒtəm ˈʌp/ in British English and /ˌbɑːtəm ˈʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bottom-up": grassroots.

Example usage of "bottom-up": "We're taking a bottom-up approach to solve the problem.". More examples on the page.