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stratificationthe arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 계층화, 층화; 여러 집단이나 층으로 나누어 배치하거나 분류하는 것

Korean pronunciation: 스트래티피**케이**션

Example Sentences

  • The coffee shop's loyalty program created an amusing stratification: bronze members got regular coffee, while platinum members received drinks served by baristas wearing bow ties.
  • Educational stratification can limit opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • The Grand Canyon is famous for its spectacular stratification, where each layer tells a story of Earth's history.

stratification

NOUN

//ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//

the arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers

stratification concept
💡 Concept

the arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers

stratification rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Geological stratification requires careful classification and identification!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootstrati-
Suffix--fication

Origin

라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '층'을 의미하는 'stratum'과 '만들다'를 의미하는 'facere'가 결합되어 '층을 만드는 과정'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

classificationmodificationidentification
classification
modification
identification

🔗Collocations

social stratification
economic stratification
geological stratification
rock stratification
clear stratification
stratification process

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The coffee shop's loyalty program created an amusing stratification: bronze members got regular coffee, while platinum members received drinks served by baristas wearing bow ties.

Educational stratification can limit opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Grand Canyon is famous for its spectacular stratification, where each layer tells a story of Earth's history.

😄 Fun example

The company's office stratification was so extreme that executives on the top floor needed special key cards just to access the elevator.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

layeringclassificationhierarchysegmentationdivision

Antonyms

integrationmixinghomogenization

Related

stratumstratifyhierarchyclassificationsegregation

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