drill up
Go from the small details back up to the big picture when looking at data or information.
Meanings
In data analysis and business intelligence, to navigate from detailed data back to a higher-level, aggregated summary.
"After examining the individual store sales, she drilled up to see the regional performance totals."
To gradually build up a skill or level of performance through repeated practice (rare, informal extension).
"The recruits drilled up their marching technique over several weeks before the parade."
Primarily a technical term used in business intelligence, data analytics, and database management. The opposite of 'drill down'. Rarely used outside technical contexts.
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