Meaning Of The Word Upstream

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upstream in American English
in the direction against the current of a stream
adjective: directed upstream; situated upstream
adverb: toward or in the higher part of a stream; against the current

upstream in British English
in or towards the higher part of a stream; against the current

upstream in the Oil and Gas Industry 1
adjective: An upstream activity is one that takes place before oil production, for example exploration or research.

upstream in the Oil and Gas Industry 2
adverb: If something happens upstream, it takes place during the stages before oil production, for example exploration or research.

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