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downstream
01
in the direction of or further along the flow of a current
Examples
The debris floated downstream after the storm.
They paddled their canoe downstream to the campsite.
02
toward or located at a later point in a genetic sequence where transcription occurs after a specific reference
Examples
The signal was detected downstream from the transcription start site.
The researchers analyzed sequences downstream of the start codon.
downstream
01
situated or moving in the direction of the flow of a stream or current
Examples
The downstream section of the river is where the water is calmer.
The downstream journey by canoe was leisurely and peaceful.
02
happening later in a process or sequence, often with an impact on subsequent stages
Examples
The downstream effects of the policy were not immediately clear.
The company faced downstream challenges due to supply chain disruptions.
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