Definition of Tier

a level, layer or step

Examples of Tier in a sentence

Due to the high dropout rate and low test scores, this high school ranked in the bottom tier of the list of good schools in the state.  🔊

Traditionally, the top tier of a wedding cake is supposed to be eaten on the couple’s first anniversary.  🔊

Since the crime was so severe, the criminal was considered a tier three suspect and the judge sentenced him to the fullest extent of the law.  🔊

According to the salary chart, the employee realized she made the most money among her co-workers because her years’ experience put her in the top tier.  🔊

After defeating the dragon, the video game player moved to tier two which allowed him to move closer to winning the game.  🔊

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