Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hierarchy
noun
/ˈhaɪəˌrɑːki/
Definition
A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
Examples
- The company’s hierarchy ensures that decisions are made efficiently.
- In a traditional monarchy, the hierarchy is clear with the king at the top.
- Students are placed in a hierarchy based on their academic performance.
Meaning
Hierarchy refers to a way of organizing people or things according to their importance or status.
Synonyms
- pecking order
- ranking
- order
- stratification
