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echelon in German

echelon in German is Stufe, Rang, Skala — echelon means a level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.

echelon in German

Stufe
noun
A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
Rang
noun
A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
Skala
noun
A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
Echelon
noun
(military) A formation of troops, ships, aircraft, etc., in diagonal parallel rows. [from late 18th c.]

What does "echelon" mean?

  1. noun A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
    "She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company."
  2. noun A formation of troops, ships, or aircraft arranged in parallel diagonal rows.
    "The jets flew in a tight echelon formation over the stadium."
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echelon in a sentence

  • She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company.
  • Only the top echelon of officers knew about the mission.
  • The jets flew in a tight echelon formation over the stadium.

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What is "echelon" in German?

"echelon" in German is Stufe, Rang, Skala. echelon means: A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.

How do you use "echelon" in a sentence?

Example: "She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company." In German, "echelon" is Stufe, Rang, Skala.

Are there other ways to say "echelon" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "echelon": Stufe, Rang, Skala, Echelon.

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