echelon — a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeʃəlɒn/
Example Sentences
- Only the top echelon of executives get to use the golden toilet seats.
- He climbed through every echelon of the company, from intern to CEO.
- The birds flew in perfect echelon formation, like they had GPS installed.
echelon
NOUN[/ˈeʃəlɒn/]
a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society
The top echelon of the company gathers in the penthouse boardroom.
Upper echelon enjoys the salon in finest nylon
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'échelon', derived from Old French 'eschiele' meaning 'ladder' or 'rung', which comes from Latin 'scala' meaning 'ladder' or 'staircase'. The word was adopted into English to describe hierarchical levels, comparing organizational ranks to the rungs of a ladder.
Breakdown
French échelon (ladder rung) < Old French eschiele < Latin scala (ladder) = echelon (a level or rank in a hierarchy, like steps on a ladder)
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📝Examples
“Only the top echelon of executives get to use the golden toilet seats.”
“He climbed through every echelon of the company, from intern to CEO.”
“The birds flew in perfect echelon formation, like they had GPS installed.”
“The military operates through different echelons of command.”
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