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tier
1[ teer ]
noun
- one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
- one of a number of galleries, as in a theater.
The wedding cake had six tiers.
All three tiers of the firm's management now report to one director.
- Australian. a mountain range.
verb (used with object)
- to arrange in tiers.
verb (used without object)
- to rise in tiers.
tier
2[ tahy-er ]
noun
- a person or thing that ties.
- Nautical. a short rope or band for securing a furled sail.
- New England. a child's apron or pinafore.
tier
1/ ɪə /
noun
- one of a set of rows placed one above and behind the other, such as theatre seats
- a layer or level
- ( in combination )
a three-tier cake
- a rank, order, or row
verb
- to be or arrange in tiers
tier
2/ ˈٲɪə /
noun
- a person or thing that ties
Word History and Origins
Origin of tier1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tier1
Example Sentences
A tier below, Choice Preferred offers preferred seating and early general boarding.
But the S&P report wrote that "larger, structural deficits", coupled with more volatility in the global economy, could threaten Australia's AAA credit rating – the highest tier.
The elite tier, who are invited to the flagship live events will be smaller still.
Where preserving the legacy of “60 Minutes” places in Redstone’s tiers of responsibility may be revealed in the tenor of upcoming coverage.
Cardiff City will play in the third tier of English football for the first time in 22 years next season after their relegation from the Championship.
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