Downstream Definition

dounstrēm
adverb
In the direction of the current of a stream.
Webster's New World
At a later point in a production process or supply chain.
American Heritage
At or toward the end of some process, course of activity, etc.
Webster's New World

Following the path of a river or stream.

We spent the day paddling downstream in our canoes.
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adjective
Being or moving closer to the mouth of a stream; in the direction of the current.
American Heritage
Later in a production process or supply chain.
American Heritage
Lower down, in relation to a river or stream.
She lives downstream from the dam.
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(computing) In the direction from the server to the client.

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Origin of Downstream

  • From down- +‎ stream.

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