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ladder

noun

ˈla-dər

Definition of ladder

as in hierarchy

a scheme of rank or order their team placed third on the tournament ladder

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Recent Examples of ladder The initial phase of work first began around two years ago, removing the metal silos and other immediately dangerous items, like ladders frequently used by trespassers and rusty metal pieces around the property. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 The base version returned in January at $32,495, about $5,000 cheaper than the six-speed Premium, which was the lowest rung on the WRX ladder last year. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 After about an hour trapped on the roof, neighbors helped the family down using metal pipes as a makeshift ladder once the water receded. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 That focus on continuity is perhaps unsurprising given that Ternus, at 51, has spent 25 years climbing Apple’s corporate ladder. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ladder

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Mass death had made the old hierarchy newly fragile, and Parliament moved to restore it, with the laborer kept in his place and the landowner’s command protected.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Now, as salads take center stage, that hierarchy is shifting.

— Joel Hart, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hierarchy

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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

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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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