UPSTREAM
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of UPSTREAM
Part of the river towards the upstream direction.
(open-source software) The original developers or maintainers of software.
To stream upward.
(open-source software) To have (a software library, patch, etc.) accepted by the original developers of the related software, so that they maintain and distribute it.
"I'd be more than happy to upstream your patch."
In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver
Involving exploration and pre-production rather than refining and selling
In the direction from the client to the server
Against the current.
Examples of UPSTREAM in a Sentence
- "I'd be more than happy to upstream your patch."
Word Details
Is UPSTREAM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UPSTREAM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UPSTREAM uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UPSTREAM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | p | s | t | r | e | a | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPSTREAM
100 words from the letters in UPSTREAM
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How to Use UPSTREAM in Word Games
UPSTREAM is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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