upstream

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of managing the flow of water in a river or other body of water from its source to its point of use or disposal.

  - "In the upstream process, water is diverted from the river to be treated before being released back into the waterway."
  - "The dam is an essential part of the upstream process, as it regulates the flow of water."

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Antonyms

downstream , downstream

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with upstream
stream , dream , seem

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Variants

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upstream

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Etymology

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From Old English 'up' meaning 'up' and 'strem' meaning 'current, stream'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'upstream' is also used in software development, where it refers to the process of identifying and fixing problems in the early stages of development.

2. In the context of fishing, 'upstream' refers to the direction of flow of water relative to a fisherman, with upstream being the direction from which the water is coming.

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Related Concepts

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1. Downstream: The opposite of upstream, referring to the process of managing the flow of water from its point of use or disposal to its destination.

2. Water Resource Management: The planning, development, protection, and management of water resources to meet the needs of people, agriculture, industry, and the environment.

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Culture

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Upstream has been used metaphorically in various fields such as business, where it refers to the process of identifying and addressing problems at their source. In literature, the term 'upstream' has been used in titles of works such as 'Upstream' by Leigh Brackett and 'Upstream' by Mary Renault.

How to Memorize "upstream"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a river flowing from its source to its destination, with the upstream process representing the management of the flow of water before it reaches the destination.
   - Visualize a dam, which is a common tool used in the upstream process to manage the flow of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'upstream' with the idea of managing the source of a process or problem.
   - Think of the term 'upstream' as representing the beginning or origin of a process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Upsets River' to remember the meaning of upstream, where 'Up' represents the beginning or origin, 'Sets' represents the management or control, and 'River' represents the flow of water.

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