stratification

Example Sentences

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His measurement of stratification begins in 1975, which gives you a low growth rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The idea was to investigate whether architectural differences in the platforms would signify if there were social or economic stratification within the community.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Peggy and William’s relationship overcomes social barriers having to do with class disparity and internalized racist stratification within the East Coast’s Black elite.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025

Such risk stratification could help to offer further early detection tests to those people who would benefit most.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

At the beginning, some grave sites were more elaborate than others, a testament to social stratification.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann