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tiered

[teerd] / tɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
ranked, layered
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
flat level nonhierarchical ungraded unilevel unranked
STRONG
classless nongraded ungraduated


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The first is a tiered approach on minors accessing social media.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

A proposed new law -- to be formally presented Thursday -- would mean banning minors under 15 from opening their own accounts, with a tiered system of access under parental supervision for younger children.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

The duties are tiered, with a 100% tariff on larger drones with militarily-sensitive abilities and a 25% levy on smaller drones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Hong Kong-listed InSilico is set to receive an initial $60 million in project initiation fees and near-term payments, and is eligible for milestone payments as well as tiered royalties on future sales, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

I spot Jack Kang in the front row of the tiered benches.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth



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