tier
One level in a group of levels, usually showing different quality, price, or importance.
One of several levels in an ordered system, especially of quality, price, service, or status.
One row or layer in a stack of things, often placed one above another.
A horizontal row or layer of things arranged above one another.
To put things into different levels, often with different prices or amounts for each level.
To arrange, organize, or price something in separate levels or tiers, often according to amount, quality, or importance.
- Base: tier
- Plural: tiers
- Base: tier
- 3rd Person Singular: tiers
- Present Participle: tiering
- Past: tiered
first tier
1the highest-status group or level
The top or best group or level in a system.
- He dreams of working for a first-tier law firm.
- The conference invited only first-tier speakers this year.
- These universities are widely seen as first tier in engineering.
lower tier
1a less advanced or less privileged level
A group or level that has less power, money, or status than higher groups.
- Workers in the lower tier receive fewer benefits.
- The lower tier of the league is mostly semi-professional teams.
mid-tier
1a middle-level group or product
Not the cheapest or the best, but in the middle level.
- They dominate the market for mid-tier smartphones.
- Mid-tier hotels often offer the best balance of price and comfort.
second tier
1the level below the top tier
The group or level that is below the very best one.
- They are a strong second-tier club with hopes of promotion.
- Most second-tier suppliers never meet the CEO.
- Second-tier cities are growing fast as housing costs rise in major centers.
three-tier cake
1cake with three stacked tiers
A cake made with three layers, each on top of the other.
- They ordered a three-tier cake for their wedding.
- The bakery specializes in colorful three-tier cakes for big parties.
tiered access
1different access for different levels
A system where people at different levels can see or use different things.
- The platform provides tiered access for admins, editors, and viewers.
- Tiered access helps protect sensitive information inside the company.
tiered membership
1membership split into levels
A membership plan with different levels, where higher levels usually get more benefits.
- The gym offers tiered membership with bronze, silver, and gold levels.
- Tiered membership encourages loyal customers to move up to higher levels.
tiered pricing
1prices separated into levels
A way to set prices where you pay different amounts at different levels of use or service.
- The software uses tiered pricing based on the number of users.
- Tiered pricing lets small customers pay less while heavy users pay more.
tiered system
1a structure with several levels
A system that has more than one level or group, usually with higher and lower parts.
- The country has a tiered system of courts.
- We are moving to a tiered system of customer support.
top tier
1the highest level or group
The best or highest group, level, or class in a system.
- She is considered a top-tier researcher in her field.
- Only top-tier clients get access to this service.
- The team moved into the top tier of the league after last season.