stratification
noun/ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,357 most common English word
Meaning
The arrangement of something into distinct layers or hierarchical levels.
Example sentence
The study examined social stratification in urban neighborhoods across three generations.
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