Echelon

usgb/ˈeʃəlɑːn/
noun

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

She has reached the upper echelons of the business world.
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Often appears as...

  • upper echelon
  • lower echelon
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Hierarchy Implication

Indicates someone's position within a structured group.

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He climbed to a higher echelon in the corporation.
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Conveys Success

Used to suggest achievement or elevated status.

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Her innovations propelled her into the top echelon.
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Organizational Context

Common in business or organizational environments.

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The decision came from the upper echelon.
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