hierarchy

simple noun40 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

a system that ranks individuals or groups in a society

the ranking system within a corporation

the structure of different levels of management

describes a system with many levels and intricate relationships

the structure of an organization

a ranking system based on social or economic class

the system of ranks in the armed forces

a hierarchy that is difficult to change or move within

the structure of leadership in a political party

a hierarchy with clearly defined rules and levels that are closely followed

a system of ranking within a political structure

a long-established system of ranking

the structure of authority in a church

a system of ranking based on race

a system where one gender has more power or status than another

the structure of authority in a religion

the current system of ranking

a complex structure typical of a bureaucracy

the structure of authority within an administration

the structure of courts and judges

a system of ranking, common in animal groups, that determines access to resources

refers to someone's rank or place within a hierarchical system

used to specify what is being ranked

used to indicate a position within the structure

emphasizes being contained inside the system

to get a higher position in a system

to advance through the different levels of a system

to set up a hierarchy on a firm or permanent basis

to bring a hierarchy into existence

to question or fight against the established ranking system

to keep a hierarchy in its existing state

to strengthen an existing hierarchy

indicates the criteria used for ranking