tiered

American  

[teerd] / tɪərd /

adjective

1. being or arranged in tiers tier or layers (usually used in combination).

   a two-tiered box of chocolates.

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Other Word Forms

• multitiered adjective
• untiered adjective

Etymology

Origin of tiered

First recorded in 1800–10; tier ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The company announced a revamped loyalty program on Thursday, set to launch in March, that introduces tiered rewards and targeted perks aimed at encouraging experimentation and more frequent visits.

From Barron's

For years, Southwest stuck with a one-size-fits-all approach that fell out of sync with competitors, who went deeper into tiered fares and charging for different services as a way to drum up more profits.

From MarketWatch

The airline is now offering four new fare bundles that include tiered perks such as priority boarding, preferred seats, and premium drinks.

From Los Angeles Times

And the gap between the haves and have-nots is the widest it has ever been, essentially creating a tiered system among teams that ostensibly compete at the same level.

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s perhaps making the situation more frustrating, some say, is how tiered boarding can make passengers feel like they’re pitted against each other.

From MarketWatch