noun
echelon
ESH-uh-lahn/ˈeʃəlɑːn/
A level within an organization or hierarchy.
The highlighted row represents the middle echelon of the organization.
Etymology
French échelon literally meant a ladder rung. The word described a step-like arrangement of troops before developing the organizational sense of a level or subdivision.
In context
you get the Platinum rank which is where you want to be you want to be in the upper echelon
More examples
- Only the upper echelons of management can approve the merger.
- The policy affects employees at every echelon of the company.
- Her research earns her a place in the top echelon of scientists.
Forms
echelon · echelons