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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/

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

the arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers
💡 Concept

the arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers

Geological stratification requires careful classification and identification!
🎵 Rhyme

Geological stratification requires careful classification and identification!

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🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Rootstrati-
Suffix--fication

🎵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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