What is the meaning of tier?

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noun

  • A relative position or degree of value in a graded group.
    • usage: "lumber of the highest grade"
  • Any one of two or more competitors who tie one another.
  • A worker who ties something.
  • Something that is used for tying.
    • usage: "the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers"
  • One of two or more layers one atop another.
    • usage: "tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake"
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