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tier

1

[ teer ]

noun

  1. 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.
  2. one of a number of galleries, as in a theater.
  3. The wedding cake had six tiers.

    All three tiers of the firm's management now report to one director.

  4. Australian. a mountain range.


verb (used with object)

  1. to arrange in tiers.

verb (used without object)

  1. to rise in tiers.

tier

2

[ tahy-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that ties.
  2. Nautical. a short rope or band for securing a furled sail.
  3. New England. a child's apron or pinafore.

tier

1

/ ɪə /

noun

  1. one of a set of rows placed one above and behind the other, such as theatre seats
    1. a layer or level
    2. ( in combination )

      a three-tier cake

  2. a rank, order, or row
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to be or arrange in tiers
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

tier

2

/ ˈٲɪə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that ties
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tier1

First recorded in 1560–70; earlier also tire, tyre, teare, from Middle French, Old French tire, tiere “order, row, rank,” from Germanic; compare Old English, Old Saxon ī, Old High German ŧ “glory, adornment”

Origin of tier2

First recorded in 1625–35; tie + -er 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tier1

C16: from Old French tire rank, of Germanic origin; compare Old English ī embellishment
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A tier below, Choice Preferred offers preferred seating and early general boarding.

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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.

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The elite tier, who are invited to the flagship live events will be smaller still.

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Where preserving the legacy of “60 Minutes” places in Redstone’s tiers of responsibility may be revealed in the tenor of upcoming coverage.

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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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