stratification — the 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
Geological stratification requires careful classification and identification!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin, combining 'stratum' (layer or level) and 'facere' (to make or do). The term originally described the process of forming or arranging layers, and evolved to denote the resulting state of being arranged in distinct strata or divisions.
Breakdown
stratum (layer) + facere (to make) + -tion (noun suffix forming an action or process). The combination stratification literally means 'the act or process of making layers.'
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The company's office stratification was so extreme that executives on the top floor needed special key cards just to access the elevator.”
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