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tier

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[ teer ]

noun

  1. one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.
  2. one of a number of galleries, as in a theater.
  3. The wedding cake had six tiers.

    All three tiers of the firm's management now report to one director.

  4. Australian. a mountain range.


verb (used with object)

  1. to arrange in tiers.

verb (used without object)

  1. to rise in tiers.

tier

2

[ tahy-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that ties.
  2. Nautical. a short rope or band for securing a furled sail.
  3. New England. a child's apron or pinafore.

tier

1

/ ɪə /

noun

  1. one of a set of rows placed one above and behind the other, such as theatre seats
    1. a layer or level
    2. ( in combination )

      a three-tier cake

  2. a rank, order, or row
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to be or arrange in tiers
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

tier

2

/ ˈٲɪə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that ties
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tier1

First recorded in 1560–70; earlier also tire, tyre, teare, from Middle French, Old French tire, tiere “order, row, rank,” from Germanic; compare Old English, Old Saxon ī, Old High German ŧ “glory, adornment”

Origin of tier2

First recorded in 1625–35; tie + -er 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tier1

C16: from Old French tire rank, of Germanic origin; compare Old English ī embellishment
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Since going bankrupt in 2011, Strasbourg, who climbed back to the top flight from the amateur fifth tier, built a strong fan-centric culture with former France international Marc Keller as president.

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The last team to win the competition who did so when not playing in the top tier of English football was West Ham in 1980.

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Three of her four victories at the WTA 1000 event - the tier of tournaments below the Grand Slams - have come against Grand Slam champions.

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Virgin Islands, will consist of a higher priced ticket, bigger prizes at every non-jackpot prize tier, better odds to win the jackpot, better odds overall, larger starting jackpots and faster-growing jackpots.

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The combined ATP Masters and WTA 1,000 event - played in the tier of tournaments below the four majors - hits the business end this week.

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