two-tier

American  

[too-teer] / ˈtuˈtɪər /

Or two-tiered

adjective

1. consisting of two tiers, floors, levels, or the like.

   a two-tier wedding cake.

2. consisting of two separate price structures, sets of regulations, etc..

   a two-tier fare system for subways and buses.

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two-tier British  

adjective

1. involving or comprising two levels of structure, policy, etc

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Etymology

Origin of two-tier

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Essex is currently made up of 12 district and borough councils - and three county and unitary authorities - as part of a two-tier system of local government.

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A government spokesperson said: "We're simplifying local government and ending confusing two-tier structures in Essex, so these authorities work better for local people."

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She said that was adding to GPs' workload, as they must then assess their results to see if they qualify for NHS care, and contributing to a two-tier service.

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They said there was a risk of a two-tier system, potentially pushing up prices in outlets that still accepted cash and creating a poverty premium for those who best budgeted using cash.

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A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: "We want to work with local councils to deliver our ambition to simplify local government and end inefficient two-tier structures, including in Essex."

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