tier

US /tɪr/
UK /tɪr/
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1.

one of a series of rows or levels placed one above another

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The wedding cake had three tiers.
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The stadium has multiple tiers of seating.
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levellayerrowrankgrade
2.

a level in an organization or system

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She works at the top tier of management.
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The company offers different service tiers.
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levelgraderankcategoryclass
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arrange in tiers

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The seats were tiered to provide a good view for everyone.
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The garden beds were tiered down the hillside.
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layerstackarrange in levelsgrade