stratify
verb
strat·i·fy
ˈstra-tə-ˌfī 
stratified; stratifying
1
: to form, deposit, or arrange in strata
2
a
: to divide or arrange into classes, castes, or social strata
b
: to divide into a series of graded statuses
: to become arranged in strata
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PSAs could be stratified by family history, ethnicity, and comorbidities to help men make informed decisions.
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Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
To increase germination rates, cold stratify the seeds in milk jug greenhouses at least one month before your last frost date.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Dinner choices, like so many things right now, feel increasingly stratified.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
What the beds can’t fix As strong as medical care is in Orange County, experts say it’s also stratified.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
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Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
To increase germination rates, cold stratify the seeds in milk jug greenhouses at least one month before your last frost date.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Dinner choices, like so many things right now, feel increasingly stratified.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
What the beds can’t fix As strong as medical care is in Orange County, experts say it’s also stratified.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Stratify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stratify. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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stratify
verb
strat·i·fy
ˈstrat-ə-ˌfī
stratified; stratifying
: to form, deposit, or arrange in layers
stratified rock
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