: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers
—often used in combination
triple-tiered
Examples of tiered in a Sentence
The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.
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That rule, with a tiered structure aimed at controlling the spread of high-performance chips and AI model weights based on risk level, would have required global licensing and compliance from chipmakers like Nvidia.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 May 2025
At the same time, Congress is weighing another significant policy change with far-reaching consequences: a proposal to implement a tiered tax structure on private foundations that would raise taxes on investment income — up to 10% for the largest organizations.
—Nancy G. Brinker, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Consider tiered pricing to reach different audience segments—offering a low-commitment entry point and a premium upsell for those who can invest more.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Range has gone from a small group of reps working out of Micelli’s house in the Hollywood Hills to a tiered company featuring three other offices across the country (as well as an international office in London).
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 May 2025
At the same time, Congress is weighing another significant policy change with far-reaching consequences: a proposal to implement a tiered tax structure on private foundations that would raise taxes on investment income — up to 10% for the largest organizations.
—Nancy G. Brinker, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Consider tiered pricing to reach different audience segments—offering a low-commitment entry point and a premium upsell for those who can invest more.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Range has gone from a small group of reps working out of Micelli’s house in the Hollywood Hills to a tiered company featuring three other offices across the country (as well as an international office in London).
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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