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Definition of Hierarchy
1. Noun. A series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system. "Put honesty first in her hierarchy of values"
Specialized synonyms: Celestial Hierarchy, Data Hierarchy, Taxonomy
Group relationships: Scheme, System
Generic synonyms: Series
Derivative terms: Hierarchical
Group relationships: Scheme, System
Generic synonyms: Series
Derivative terms: Hierarchical
2. Noun. The organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body.
Exact synonyms: Pecking Order, Power Structure
Generic synonyms: Organisation, Organization
Group relationships: Administration, Brass, Establishment, Governance, Governing Body, Organisation, Organization
Member holonyms: Hierarch
Generic synonyms: Organisation, Organization
Group relationships: Administration, Brass, Establishment, Governance, Governing Body, Organisation, Organization
Member holonyms: Hierarch
Definition of Hierarchy
1. n. Dominion or authority in sacred things.
Definition of Hierarchy
1. Noun. A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks. ¹
2. Noun. Any group of objects ranked so that every one but the topmost is subordinate to a specified one above it. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hierarchy
1. [n -CHIES]
Medical Definition of Hierarchy
1. 1. Any system of persons or things ranked one above the other. 2. In psychology and psychiatry, an organization of habits or concepts in which simpler components are combined to form increasingly complex integrations. Origin: G. Hierarchia, rule or power of the high priest (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hierarchy
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