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Hierarchical

Adjective

arranged in a hierarchy; organized in a specific order or rank

Example sentence: The corporate structure is hierarchical, with the CEO at the top and employees at different levels.

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relating to or characterized by a hierarchy

Example sentence: The monarchy is a hierarchical system, with the king as the ultimate authority.

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Adverb

in a hierarchical manner; according to the levels of a hierarchy

Example sentence: The company operates hierarchically, where decisions are made by higher-ranking executives.

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Noun

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority

Example sentence: The military operates under a clear hierarchical, where officers have higher positions than enlisted personnel.

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