tier
Prononciation : [tɪr]
Mot
Contexte : « levels or rankings »
(noun) a tier is a level or layer in a system or structure. You can think of it like the different stories in a tall building or stages in a game. Each tier has its own importance or function.
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The cake had three tiers, with each layer decorated differently.
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There were no tiers in the simple design of the flat table.
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How many tiers are there in the new awards system?
Contexte : « groups or categories »
(noun) a tier can also mean a group of things or people that are similar or belong to the same level. It’s like when kids are in different groups based on their age or abilities.
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Students were placed into different tiers based on their reading skills.
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Every student was treated equally, with no tiers to separate them.
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Can you explain how the tiers are determined for the competition?
Contexte : « arranging »
(verb) to tier is to arrange things in levels or layers. Imagine stacking boxes one on top of the other, making sure they fit nicely.
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They decided to tier the seating for a better view of the stage.
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The chairs were not tiered, making it difficult to see the performance.
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How do you plan to tier the exhibits at the fair?
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