hierarchy

noun · HY-uh-rar-kee

CEFR C1

a system of ranks from the highest to the lowest

पदानुक्रम

Usage

a strict hierarchythe social hierarchyin the hierarchy

Examples

The army has a strict hierarchy of ranks.

She rose quickly in the company hierarchy.

Common mistake

The office has a clear higherarchy.

The office has a clear hierarchy.

It is spelt hier-archy.

Remember: Hierarchy: who is higher, who is lower.

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