Stratified: meaning, definitions and examples

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stratified

 

[ ˈstrætɪfaɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

statistics

Divided into strata; arranged in layers. In statistics, a stratified sample is one that is divided into subgroups or strata before sampling.

Synonyms

layered, partitioned, segmented

Examples of usage

  • The researchers used a stratified sampling technique to ensure representation from all demographic groups.
  • The data was analyzed using a stratified approach to account for variations between the different layers.
Context #2 | Verb

geology

Formed, deposited, or arranged in strata. To stratify rocks means to layer them according to their geological age.

Synonyms

arrange, layer, stack

Examples of usage

  • The sedimentary rocks in this area were stratified over millions of years.
  • Geologists study the stratified layers to understand the history of the Earth.

Translations

Translations of the word "stratified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estratificado

🇮🇳 स्तरीकृत

🇩🇪 geschichtet

🇮🇩 berlapis

🇺🇦 стратифікований

🇵🇱 stratyfikowany

🇯🇵 階層化された (かいそうかされた)

🇫🇷 stratifié

🇪🇸 estratificado

🇹🇷 katmanlı

🇰🇷 층화된

🇸🇦 مقسمة إلى طبقات

🇨🇿 vrstvený

🇸🇰 vrstvený

🇨🇳 分层的 (fēncéng de)

🇸🇮 slojevit

🇮🇸 lagaður

🇰🇿 қабатталған

🇬🇪 სტრატიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 qatlanmış

🇲🇽 estratificado

Word origin

The word 'stratified' comes from the Latin word 'stratum', meaning a bed or layer. It is commonly used in various fields such as statistics, geology, and social sciences to describe things that are arranged in layers or levels. The concept of stratification is fundamental in understanding the organization and differentiation of different elements within a system.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,133, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.