stratify
verb
strat·i·fy
ˈstra-tə-ˌfī 
stratified; stratifying
1
: to form, deposit, or arrange in strata
2
a
: to divide or arrange into classes, castes, or social strata
b
: to divide into a series of graded statuses
: to become arranged in strata
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Plant these as a winter sowing or cold stratify them for spring planting.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
One significant application is in helping to find and stratify patient populations, which is crucial for increasing the likelihood of success in clinical trials.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
To stratify seeds indoors: Soak seeds overnight in room temperature water.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
The survey, whose sample-strategy and size, and response rate, are described here, asked employers to report the total average cost per employee of their health insurance premiums and deductibles stratified by health insurance plan type.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
One significant application is in helping to find and stratify patient populations, which is crucial for increasing the likelihood of success in clinical trials.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
To stratify seeds indoors: Soak seeds overnight in room temperature water.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
The survey, whose sample-strategy and size, and response rate, are described here, asked employers to report the total average cost per employee of their health insurance premiums and deductibles stratified by health insurance plan type.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Stratify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stratify. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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stratify
verb
strat·i·fy
ˈstrat-ə-ˌfī
stratified; stratifying
: to form, deposit, or arrange in layers
stratified rock
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