hierarchy
/ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/
a system in which items are ranked according to levels
hierarchy in a sentence
“Establish a hierarchy of decision-making authority.”
Origin of hierarchy
Greek hierarchia rule of a high priest (from hieros sacred + archein to rule)
Related Words
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a scheme of classification; a systematic arrangement
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a basic structure underlying a system or concept
schema
a structured framework or plan; an outline
paradigm
a typical example or pattern of something; a model
methodology
a system of methods used in a particular field
systematic
done or acting according to a fixed plan or system