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echelon

noun
ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

Meaning

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.

Example Sentences

He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.

She quickly rose to the upper echelon of the company.

Example Expressions

upper echelon

Synonyms

rank, level, hierarchy, tier, grade, class
Entry 1
rank, level, hierarchy
Entry 2
rank, level, tier, grade, class

Antonyms

disorganization, disorder, equality, base, bottom
Entry 1
disorganization, disorder, equality
Entry 2
base, bottom

Collocations

upper echelon, top echelon, lower echelon, echelon of power

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