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Definitions from the WebHierarchyDefinition:A hierarchy is a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked according to their relative importance or authority. Sense 1 - Noun:A hierarchical structure or arrangement. Example sentence: The corporate hierarchy ensured clear lines of authority within the organization. Sense 2 - Noun:A system of ranking or grading within an organization or society. Example sentence: The military has a strict hierarchy and follows a chain of command. Sense 3 - Noun:The highest or most important level of authority in a particular organization or society. Example sentence: The CEO sits at the top of the company's hierarchy. Sense 4 - Noun:The classification of items or concepts into successive levels of importance or inclusiveness. Example sentence: In biological taxonomy, species are organized into a hierarchy of categories such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Sense 5 - Noun:A group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest. Example sentence: The feudal hierarchy of medieval Europe consisted of peasants, knights, lords, and monarchs. Sense 6 - Noun (Informal):A system or structure in which members or elements are classified or ranked based on their expertise or knowledge in a specific field. Example sentence: The development team adopted an agile hierarchy to empower individuals with the most knowledge to make critical decisions. Related Products:To explore books related to hierarchy, you may consider the following options: | ||||
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