hierarchical

/,haiə'rɑ:kik/ Cách viết khác : (hierarchical) /,haiə'rɑ:kikəl/
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hierarchical

In a hierarchical organization, the manager sits at the top of the structure.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Arranged in a graded order or series of levels: Describes a system, organization, or structure where elements are ranked one above another according to status or authority.
    • Pertaining to a hierarchy: Relating to or characteristic of a system with multiple tiers of power, importance, or classification.
Usage

The adjective "hierarchical" is used to describe systems, structures, or concepts that are organized into clear, ranked levels. It is a formal term commonly used in academic, corporate, and sociological contexts.

Examples
  • The company has a hierarchical management structure with clear lines of authority from the CEO down to interns.
  • In a hierarchical society, social mobility between classes can be very limited.
  • The data was organized in a hierarchical format, with main categories branching into subcategories.
  • Many traditional institutions are criticized for their rigid, hierarchical nature.
Advanced Usage
  • Non-hierarchical: A term used to describe organizations or systems that deliberately lack a traditional ranking structure, favoring flat or networked models.
    • The cooperative operates as a non-hierarchical collective where all members have an equal vote.
  • Hierarchical clustering: A specific technique in data analysis and statistics where clusters are formed by successively merging or splitting groups.
    • The researcher used hierarchical clustering to identify patterns in the genetic data.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hierarchy (n): A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
    • The military operates on a strict chain-of-command hierarchy.
  • Hierarchically (adv): In a hierarchical manner.
    • The files are stored hierarchically on the server.
Synonyms
  • Stratified: Arranged in layers or strata.
  • Graded: Arranged in a series of steps or degrees.
  • Ranked: Arranged in a particular order, especially of merit.
  • Tiered: Having a series of rows or levels placed one above the other.
Antonyms
  • Egalitarian: Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
  • Flat: Having a structure with few or no levels of management between staff and executives.
  • Unstructured: Lacking a clear or organized system or framework.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Hierarchical order: The specific sequence of ranking within a system.
    • Documents must be approved in hierarchical order, starting with the department head.
  • Hierarchical diffusion: A concept in geography and sociology where an idea or innovation spreads by moving from larger to smaller places, often from urban to rural areas.
    • The fashion trend demonstrated a clear pattern of hierarchical diffusion from major capitals to provincial towns.
hierarchical

In a hierarchical organization, the manager sits at the top of the structure.

Adjective
  1. classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
    • it has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art
    • in her hierarchical set of values honesty comes first

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