Tiering: meaning, definitions and examples

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tiering

 

[ ˈtɪərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

system structure

Tiering refers to the practice of creating levels or layers within a system. It is often utilized in various contexts, such as education, where students may be grouped according to their skill levels. In marketing, tiering can describe different levels of product offerings based on features and pricing. Essentially, tiering helps in organizing components in a way that optimizes performance and accessibility.

Synonyms

grading, layering, ranking

Examples of usage

  • The tiering of services allowed customers to choose based on their needs.
  • Educational institutions may implement tiering to better cater to student abilities.
  • The tiering system in the subscription model simplifies user selection.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estratificação

🇮🇳 स्तरीकरण

🇩🇪 Einstufung

🇮🇩 pengelompokan

🇺🇦 класифікація

🇵🇱 warstwowanie

🇯🇵 階層化

🇫🇷 stratification

🇪🇸 estratificación

🇹🇷 katmanlama

🇰🇷 계층화

🇸🇦 التصنيف

🇨🇿 třídění

🇸🇰 triedenie

🇨🇳 分层

🇸🇮 razvrščanje

🇮🇸 stigun

🇰🇿 қабаттау

🇬🇪 დასუფთავება

🇦🇿 təbəqələşmə

🇲🇽 estratificación

Etymology

The term 'tiering' comes from the word 'tier,' which has Middle English and Old French origins, derived from the Latin 'tāberna,' meaning a roof or a covering. The usage of 'tier' as a level or layer gained popularity in the 15th century. Over time, 'tiering' evolved to describe various structured systems in distinct fields such as education, marketing, and technology. The flexibility of the concept allowed for its adaptation across disciplines, reflecting changes in societal organization and needs, making it a useful tool for both business and educational strategies. As industries evolved, the necessity for effective tiering systems became apparent, especially in streamlining processes and enhancing user experience.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,232, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.