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Hierarchy

Definition

(formal) A system in which people or things are arranged in a series of levels or ranks, with those at the top having the most power or authority; a ranking of importance or priority.

Example Sentences

1The company's organizational hierarchy is complex, with multiple layers of management and decision-making.
2Can you explain the hierarchy of needs proposed by Maslow in his theory of human motivation?
3Understanding the hierarchy of the Catholic Church can be confusing for those outside the faith.
4The new policy aims to flatten the existing hierarchy and promote more collaborative working practices.
5In the animal kingdom, a strict hierarchy often governs the behavior of social species like wolves and chimpanzees.

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