Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tier
noun
/tɪr/
Definition
A tier is a level or layer within a structure or system.
Examples
- The cake had three tiers, each decorated differently.
- In the corporate world, employees are often organized into different tiers based on their roles.
- The seating in the theater was arranged in tiers for better visibility.
Meaning
Tiers are often used to describe a rank or position in a hierarchy, or to indicate a series of levels that can be stacked or arranged.
Synonyms
- level
- layer
- rank
- stratum
