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hierarchy

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki]

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Learn how to use hierarchy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a system where people or things are arranged in levels of importance. Think of it like a big family tree where some family members have more power or responsibility than others.

Example

In the animal kingdom, lions are at the top of the hierarchy because they are powerful predators.

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In some places, everyone is treated equally and there is no hierarchy among the workers.

Example

What kind of hierarchy do we see in schools between teachers and students?

Context: “organization”

(noun) a way to describe how a business or group is organized by levels. It helps to show who makes the important decisions and who reports to whom.

Example

The company has a clear hierarchy, so everyone knows who to talk to about their projects.

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Without a hierarchy, it becomes confusing to know who is in charge of the different teams.

Example

How does the hierarchy in your organization help with teamwork?

How to pronounce hierarchy

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki]

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