tier

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪ.ɚ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
  2. noun any one of two or more competitors who tie one another
  3. noun a worker who ties something

Etymology

From tie + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

grade, level

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
rank
Narrower (hyponyms)
college level, biosafety level, a level, general certificate of secondary education

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