Hierarchization: meaning, definitions and examples

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hierarchization

 

[ ˌhaɪəˌrɑːrkɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business management

The process of organizing a group of people or things into a hierarchical structure, where each member or element is ranked above or below others based on certain criteria.

Synonyms

classification, ranking, structuring.

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Word Description / Examples
hierarchization

Used when you want to describe organizing something into levels of importance or authority.

  • The hierarchization of the company's employees ensured clear lines of authority and responsibility.
  • In ancient societies, hierarchization was evident in the structure of the class system.
ranking

Used to describe ordering items or individuals based on a specific criterion, often by merit or performance.

  • The students awaited the announcement of their final exam ranking.
  • Her performance earned her a top ranking in the competition.
classification

Used to describe sorting or arranging items into categories based on shared characteristics.

  • The classification of species in biology helps scientists understand relationships among different organisms.
  • Library books are arranged through a systematic classification system.
structuring

Used to describe organizing or arranging elements to create a coherent system or framework.

  • The teacher focused on structuring the lesson plan to ensure a smooth flow of information.
  • They spent weeks structuring the business proposal to make it clear and convincing.

Examples of usage

  • Effective hierarchization is crucial for a smooth workflow within the organization.
  • Without proper hierarchization, decision-making can become chaotic and inefficient.

Translations

Translations of the word "hierarchization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hierarquização

🇮🇳 वर्गीकरण

🇩🇪 Hierarchisierung

🇮🇩 hierarkisasi

🇺🇦 ієрархізація

🇵🇱 hierarchizacja

🇯🇵 階層化 (かいそうか)

🇫🇷 hiérarchisation

🇪🇸 jerarquización

🇹🇷 hiyerarşileştirme

🇰🇷 계층화 (階層化)

🇸🇦 التسلسل الهرمي

🇨🇿 hierarchizace

🇸🇰 hierarchizácia

🇨🇳 层次化 (céngcì huà)

🇸🇮 hierarhizacija

🇮🇸 stigveldisvæðing

🇰🇿 иерархияландыру

🇬🇪 იერარქიზაცია

🇦🇿 hierarxizasiya

🇲🇽 jerarquización

Etymology

The word 'hierarchization' is derived from the noun 'hierarchy,' which comes from the Middle French 'hierarchie' and the Late Latin 'hierarchia.' The concept of hierarchy has been prevalent in various societies throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern organizational structures. The practice of hierarchization has evolved over time to reflect changing social, political, and business dynamics.