stratification
/ˌstrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The arrangement or formation of layers, especially in rock, soil, or other natural materials.
- Geologists study the stratification of rock layers to understand Earth's history.
- Clear stratification in the cliff face revealed different colors of sandstone.
- The stratification of sediment in the river delta shows years of flooding.
- The division of society into levels based on wealth, status, or power.
- Social stratification often determines access to education and healthcare.
- The country's rigid class stratification made it hard for people to move up.
- Economists study income stratification to measure inequality.
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