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hierarchy

noun/ˈhaɪərɑːki/

B1CEFR level
25/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

A system in which people or groups are ranked one above another by authority or status.

The company's steep hierarchy meant that even minor decisions had to climb four levels for approval.

Similar: ranking, stratification

Topic: Management & organisation in Business English

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