tier

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/

Noun

tier noun

One who ties (knots, etc).
Something that ties.
A child's apron.

tier noun

A layer or rank, especially of seats or a wedding cake.

Verb

tier verb

To arrange in layers.
To cascade in an overlapping sequence.
To move (data) from one storage medium to another as an optimization, based on how frequently it is accessed.

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Synonyms

level grade wrapper track interlock coat capa cloak coating layer scale veneer floor doorstep step volet

Associated

unreserved pantry sleeper alef luggage pyramid tiers rack relegated cum nord relegation

Rhymes

seer here endear buccaneer ear hear disappear puppeteer bier overhear

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