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Hierarchy

Noun

Definition: A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Example Sentence: In a corporate hierarchy, the CEO is at the top, followed by the executives, managers, and employees.
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Definition: Any system of persons or things ranked one above the other.
Example Sentence: The animal kingdom has a hierarchy from simple organisms, such as bacteria, to complex ones like mammals.
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Noun

Definition: The order of importance or power in an organization or group.
Example Sentence: The military operates on a strict hierarchy, with generals commanding the troops on the ground.
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Definition: A system of classification in which levels of authority are distinguished.
Example Sentence: The Catholic Church has a hierarchy consisting of the Pope, cardinals, bishops, priests, and deacons.
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