echelon
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Noun — A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French échelon, "rung of a ladder," from échelle ("ladder"), ultimately from Latin scāla — the image is of ranks stepping up like rungs.
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What does “echelon” mean?
The word “echelon” means a level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority. In plain terms, a rank or level, especially in the sense of "how high up" someone or something is.
How do you pronounce “echelon”?
“Echelon” is pronounced EHSH-uh-lon (/ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “echelon” in a sentence?
Here is “echelon” used in a sentence: “She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company.”
What part of speech is “echelon”?
“Echelon” is a noun.
Where does the word “echelon” come from?
The word “echelon” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French échelon, "rung of a ladder," from échelle ("ladder"), ultimately from Latin scāla — the image is of ranks stepping up like rungs.
How many meanings does “echelon” have?
“Echelon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.