tiered

[ teerd ]

adjective

1. being or arranged in tiers tier or layers (usually used in combination):

   a two-tiered box of chocolates.

Other Words From

• multi·tiered adjective
• un·tiered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiered¹

First recorded in 1800–10; tier ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, Microsoft raised prices for all subscribers and added a tiered system.

From BBC

Tickets to see the band at Knebworth in 1996 cost about £22 - but that doesn't account for inflation and the new era of tiered pricing.

From BBC

This is typically called a tiered rate plan.

From Los Angeles Times

He added that the bill envisioned a tiered system for fees related to annual sales in California, which would allow lower fees for smaller companies.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation would instead empower the state fire marshal to designate lands as a “wildfire mitigation area” and dispense with the tiered severity zones.

From Los Angeles Times