multitiered

adjective

mul·​ti·​tiered ˌməl-tē-ˈtird How to pronounce multitiered (audio)
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variants or less commonly multitier
: having more than one level or tier
a multitiered wedding cake
a multitier job system
Like many utilities, PG&E charges customers on a multitiered price scheme—the more electricity you use, the more you pay per unit.Tim McDonnell

Examples of multitiered in a Sentence

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People who received the vaccine also produced antibodies that indicated multitiered mucosal immunity, not simply the adaptive immunity from a shot in the arm. Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 The multitiered system gives producers incentives to improve their farming practices and modify their production systems in ways that lead to better animal welfare. Miyun Park, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2012 Like the Gran Trianon, Rosecliff has Ionic columns, French doors, and a multitiered entablature topped with intricate statues. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024 That model, which involves a multitiered network of insurers, manufacturers, PBMs and pharmacies, leads to ambiguity around fees and markups added to the original cost of a drug. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 July 2024 This is par for the course for an exacting production that also features beautifully warm lighting by Natasha Katz, a functional-yet-elegant multitiered scenic design by Robert Brill and uncompromisingly ’90s costumes by Dede Ayite (oh, those Timberlands, FUBU jackets and mom jeans). Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024 The Southeastern Conference has a multitiered fine for field or court-storming: $100,000 for the first offense, $250,000 for the second and $500,000 for subsequent offenses. Eric Olson and Pete Iacobelli, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024 Superintendent Michelle Reid told the school board earlier this month that the district was looking to use a multitiered approach to improve attendance. Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 26 Nov. 2023 The event was spangled with Peter Rabbit cut-outs, balloons, desserts like a multitiered Peter Rabbit cake, a DJ, a photo booth and more. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multitiered was in 1914

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“Multitiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitiered. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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