échelon — meaning in English

English meaning

• echelon noun A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
• rung noun A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.

Senses

échelon is used for these senses in English:

• pay grade A level indicating a base salary (in the US applying to military and government employees).
• rung A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

echelon — full definition

1. noun A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
2. noun A formation of troops, ships, or aircraft arranged in parallel diagonal rows.

rung — full definition

1. noun A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
2. noun A level or position within a hierarchy or ranking.

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