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stratified
01
organized into distinct levels or categories
Examples
The company had a stratified management structure, from interns to executives.
The education system is stratified, with honors programs and remedial tracks.
02
formed in distinct layers, typically referring to geological or physical structures
Examples
The canyon walls revealed stratified rock formations dating back millions of years.
The soil was stratified, with clay beneath a layer of loam.
03
characterized by divisions in social class or status, often with unequal access to resources or power
Examples
The city was deeply stratified, with wealth concentrated in a few neighborhoods.
Access to education remains stratified along socioeconomic lines.
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