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hierarchy

noun

ˈhī-(ə-)ˌrär-kē

Definition of hierarchy

as in ladder

a scheme of rank or order honesty sits at the top of my hierarchy of values

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Recent Examples of hierarchy If a brand values clarity, for example, its system might emphasize concise language, descriptive actions, a strong information hierarchy and a limited number of competing choices. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Addy’s family escapes slavery, only to discover a hierarchy of color in the North. — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Naked mole rat colonies have a hierarchy that loosely aligns with body size, where only the largest females have a shot at becoming queen—and only the queen reproduces. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 There is no outcry among the 49ers to shame him or demand change in the hierarchy after his Sunday morning arrest in a prostitution sting. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hierarchy

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Rescue workers used a ladder to access the plane’s interior through a cockpit window, social media video showed.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
The secondary loft, meanwhile, is reached using a removable wooden ladder positioned in the kitchen.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of ladder

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And if prospects are more your thing, Scott Wheeler’s comprehensive ranking of the 145 best and brightest players under age 23 is here.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The ranking said Sacramento State graduates had average earnings of $64,511 four years after graduation.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of ranking

Noun

The approach is designed to increase the speed and scale of module production and installation while maintaining quality.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
This would give Verbruggen precious periods to rest his body and his mind — maintaining concentration, irrespective of the scale of involvement during a game, is important for goalkeepers.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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hieroglyph

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