Tiered: meaning, definitions and examples

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tiered

 

[ หˆtษชrd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

education

Arranged in tiers or layers, characterized by being organized in levels of importance or difficulty.

Synonyms

graded, graded, layered.

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Word Description / Examples
tiered

This seems to be a duplicate of the first word. Its definition and examples are the same as those provided for 'tiered' above.

layered

Usually describes something that is composed of multiple layers, such as in clothing, geological formations, or complex systems. The word implies a sense of stacking or placing one thing on top of another.

  • The cake was layered with chocolate, cream, and fruit.
  • Her outfit was well-layered to keep her warm during the winter day.
graded

Typically used when discussing levels of quality, difficulty, rank, or steps in a process. It is often employed in educational contexts, product evaluations or any scenario where items or people are rated and categorized.

  • The teacher graded the students' essays based on clarity and argument strength.
  • The road is graded to make it smoother for driving.

Examples of usage

  • The school offers a tiered system of classes for students of different abilities.
  • The tiered approach to learning allows students to progress at their own pace.
Context #2 | Verb

furniture

To arrange or assemble in tiers or layers.

Synonyms

arrange, layer, stack.

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tiered

Used to describe something structured in layers or levels, often in a hierarchical manner. It is common in contexts such as seating arrangements, cakes, or organizational structures.

  • The wedding cake was beautifully tiered with three layers.
  • The stadium has a tiered seating arrangement to ensure better visibility.
stack

Suggests placing items one on top of another in a neat or orderly pile. Common contexts include organizing items like papers, boxes, or even describing certain computer science operations.

  • She stacked the boxes in the corner of the room.
  • Please stack the papers neatly on my desk.
layer

Implying the placement of one thing on top of another, it is often used in contexts involving building material layers, fashion, or even intangible contexts like information layers.

  • The cake has multiple layers of chocolate and cream.
  • You need to wear multiple layers to stay warm in winter.
arrange

Refers to the act of putting things in a specific order or placement. It is widely used in various contexts such as setting up events, organizing objects, or planning activities.

  • Please arrange the chairs in a circle for the meeting.
  • She arranged the books alphabetically on the shelf.

Examples of usage

  • She tiered the cupcakes on the stand for the party.
  • The bookshelves were tiered to display the collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em camadas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคฐเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestuft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertingkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ัƒัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wielopoziomowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šŽๅฑค็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en niveaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estratificado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katmanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„์ธต์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฏุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrstvenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrstvenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅฑ‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v plasteh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lagaskipt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estratificado

Etymology

The word 'tiered' comes from the Middle French word 'tire', meaning a rank or order. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of tiered structures has been used in various fields, from education to architecture, to provide organization and hierarchy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,043, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.