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strata

noun

Definition of strata

plural of stratum

as in classes

one of the segments of society into which people are grouped the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn

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as in levels

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction

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Students are expected to return to the building when classes begin in August, although portions of the project will continue through most of November.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026
There are over 75 classes available for all skill levels and even include prenatal courses.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of classes

Noun

The foundation outlines four levels of regenerative design—soil, ecosystems, ways of being and connection to place—offering actionable strategies to address each.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Meanwhile, home shoppers have more homes on the market to choose from than this time last year, although home inventory levels remain well below historical norms.

— Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of levels

Noun

Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Today, many non-Hindus in India, including Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists, also identify with certain castes.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of castes

Noun

The result is the latest sign that museum-quality dinosaur fossils have joined the ranks of blue-chip contemporary art, rare watches, and championship sports memorabilia as trophy assets for the world’s wealthiest collectors.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
But Republican deficit hawks are skeptical of the big budget numbers, despite support for the war within their ranks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of ranks

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The compensation study completed last December showed many positions were at or above the 50th percentile among comparable agencies, including the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and Cameron Park Community Services District.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The district, in a statement, said that of the 162 employees, 82 came from the central office positions and the remaining 80 are from those citywide positions.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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