two-tier

or two-tiered

[ too-teer ]

adjective

1. consisting of two tiers, floors, levels, or the like:

   a two-tier wedding cake.

2. consisting of two separate price structures, sets of regulations, etc.:

   a two-tier fare system for subways and buses.

two-tier

adjective

1. involving or comprising two levels of structure, policy, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of two-tier¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“You've created a two-tier system among your workforce,” Martyris continued.

From Salon

Last year Northumberland County Council decided to move from a three-tier education system to a two-tier operation.

From BBC

David McColl, chairman of the Scottish dental practice committee at the BDA, said patient access issues were now widespread with a “two-tier system” developing as many practices focus on private work.

From BBC

Mr McColl said there is now a two-tier system developing in dentistry.

From BBC

At a party press conference earlier, Reform leader Nigel Farage accused GMP and the CPS of perpetuating "two-tier policing" by not announcing charges following the incident.

From BBC