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Plural
hierarchies
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the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system
- In the company hierarchy, team leaders report to managers, and managers report to directors.
- The social hierarchy in high school movies is often exaggerated but reflects some real-world dynamics.
- In the military, there's a clear hierarchy that determines who is in charge.
- Understanding the hierarchy of the bureaucracy was essential for navigating the complex government system.
- The military hierarchy was rigid, with ranks ranging from general to private, each with specific duties and responsibilities.
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2
a principle of design that refers to the arrangement and organization of elements in a composition to create a sense of importance, emphasis, or dominance
Hierarchy refers to the arrangement of elements in a way that shows their order of importance in a design. By using size, color, contrast, and placement, designers guide the viewer's attention to the most important parts first, then to the secondary elements, and so on. This helps to organize information clearly and makes it easier for the viewer to understand and navigate the design.
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a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system