na-adjective, noun
top-down
Used in computing, management, and design to describe an approach that starts from the highest level and breaks down into details. Often contrasted with ボトムアップ.
このシステムはトップダウン設計で開発された。
This system was developed using a top-down design.
トップダウンの意思決
Top-down decision-making tends to ignore on-the-ground opinions.