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hierarchy

UK
/ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/
US
/ˈhaɪərɑrki/

Translations

hierarchynoun
hierarchies
pl
UK
/ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/
US
/ˈhaɪərɑrki/
The corporate hierarchy determines the chain of command within the company.
La hiérarchie d'entreprise détermine la chaîne de commandement au sein de la société.
Additional translations
hiérarchieDans le contexte religieux.
Synonyms
pecking order
scale
ladder
chain of command
stratification
classification
system
order
ranking
hierarchyadjective
UK
/ˈhaɪəˌrɑːki/
US
/ˈhaɪəˌrɑrki/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "hierarchy chart").
The hierarchy chart presents the organizational structure clearly.
Le schéma hiérarchique présente clairement la structure organisationnelle.

Definitions

hierarchynoun
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
The corporate hierarchy determines the chain of command within the company.
An arrangement or classification of things according to relative importance or inclusiveness.
The hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory proposed by Maslow.
The upper echelons of a hierarchical system, especially the clergy in a religious context.
The church hierarchy met to discuss the new policies.
hierarchyadjective
Attributive. Relating to or associated with a hierarchy; hierarchical.
The hierarchy chart presents the organizational structure clearly.
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