multitiered
adjective
mul·ti·tiered
ˌməl-tē-ˈtird 
-ˌtī-
variants
or less commonly multitier
ˌməl-tē-ˈtir
-ˌtī-
: having more than one level or tier
a multitiered wedding cake
a multitier job system
Like many utilities, PG&E charges customers on a multitiered price scheme—the more electricity you use, the more you pay per unit.—
Tim McDonnell
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The multitiered system gives producers incentives to improve their farming practices and modify their production systems in ways that lead to better animal welfare.
—Miyun Park, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2012
Like the Gran Trianon, Rosecliff has Ionic columns, French doors, and a multitiered entablature topped with intricate statues.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
That model, which involves a multitiered network of insurers, manufacturers, PBMs and pharmacies, leads to ambiguity around fees and markups added to the original cost of a drug.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 July 2024
This is par for the course for an exacting production that also features beautifully warm lighting by Natasha Katz, a functional-yet-elegant multitiered scenic design by Robert Brill and uncompromisingly ’90s costumes by Dede Ayite (oh, those Timberlands, FUBU jackets and mom jeans).
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The Southeastern Conference has a multitiered fine for field or court-storming: $100,000 for the first offense, $250,000 for the second and $500,000 for subsequent offenses.
—Eric Olson and Pete Iacobelli, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
Superintendent Michelle Reid told the school board earlier this month that the district was looking to use a multitiered approach to improve attendance.
—Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 26 Nov. 2023
The event was spangled with Peter Rabbit cut-outs, balloons, desserts like a multitiered Peter Rabbit cake, a DJ, a photo booth and more.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
At the rear of the gallery, two sculptures of multitiered shelving, each glassed-in and brightly illuminated from within by fluorescent lights, expand on the connection.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023
Miyun Park, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2012
Like the Gran Trianon, Rosecliff has Ionic columns, French doors, and a multitiered entablature topped with intricate statues.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
That model, which involves a multitiered network of insurers, manufacturers, PBMs and pharmacies, leads to ambiguity around fees and markups added to the original cost of a drug.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 July 2024
This is par for the course for an exacting production that also features beautifully warm lighting by Natasha Katz, a functional-yet-elegant multitiered scenic design by Robert Brill and uncompromisingly ’90s costumes by Dede Ayite (oh, those Timberlands, FUBU jackets and mom jeans).
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The Southeastern Conference has a multitiered fine for field or court-storming: $100,000 for the first offense, $250,000 for the second and $500,000 for subsequent offenses.
—Eric Olson and Pete Iacobelli, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
Superintendent Michelle Reid told the school board earlier this month that the district was looking to use a multitiered approach to improve attendance.
—Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 26 Nov. 2023
The event was spangled with Peter Rabbit cut-outs, balloons, desserts like a multitiered Peter Rabbit cake, a DJ, a photo booth and more.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
At the rear of the gallery, two sculptures of multitiered shelving, each glassed-in and brightly illuminated from within by fluorescent lights, expand on the connection.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023
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“Multitiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitiered. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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