tier — one of several levels or ranks in a system or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of several levels or ranks in a system or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɪr/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks she's top-tier at cooking, but even the smoke detector disagrees.
- The company has a three-tier pricing system for different customer needs.
- He finally reached the top tier of professional gamers after practicing 12 hours a day.
tier
NOUN[/tɪr/]
one of several levels or ranks in a system or organization
one of several levels or ranks in a system or organization
Each tier becomes more clear, year after year!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tier derives from French 'tire', originally a verb meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw'. The word evolved from this action verb into a noun denoting something arranged in a line or sequence, eventually acquiring the sense of a level, rank, or layer in a hierarchical arrangement.
Breakdown
French 'tire' (to pull, to draw) → 'tier' (a row, line, or level). The morphological shift reflects semantic change from the action of pulling or arranging into a sequence to the resulting ordered arrangement or hierarchical level.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks she's top-tier at cooking, but even the smoke detector disagrees.”
“The company has a three-tier pricing system for different customer needs.”
“He finally reached the top tier of professional gamers after practicing 12 hours a day.”
“The stadium's upper tier offers the best view but requires good legs for climbing.”
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