Stratify

/ˈstrætɪfaɪ/
verb

To separate or divide into layers.

The sediment in the lake will stratify over time.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to separate or divide into layers

Often appears as...

  • stratify into layers
  • stratify the data
verb

To arrange into social, economic, or professional classes.

Society tends to stratify people based on their occupation and income.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to arrange into social, economic, or professional classes

Often appears as...

  • stratify society
  • stratify the population
verb

To form or place in layers.

Rocks are stratified in a specific order due to the forces of nature.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to form or place in layers

Often appears as...

  • stratify rocks
  • form stratified layers
verb

To sort or divide into separate groups or layers.

In our study, we decided to stratify the subjects based on age and gender.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to sort or divide into separate groups or layers

Often appears as...

  • stratify sample
  • stratify data

Usage tips

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verb

To separate or divide into layers.

The sediment in the lake will stratify over time.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to separate or divide into layers

Often appears as...

  • stratify into layers
  • stratify the data
verb

To arrange into social, economic, or professional classes.

Society tends to stratify people based on their occupation and income.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to arrange into social, economic, or professional classes

Often appears as...

  • stratify society
  • stratify the population
verb

To form or place in layers.

Rocks are stratified in a specific order due to the forces of nature.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to form or place in layers

Often appears as...

  • stratify rocks
  • form stratified layers
verb

To sort or divide into separate groups or layers.

In our study, we decided to stratify the subjects based on age and gender.
Visual representation of "stratify" - to sort or divide into separate groups or layers

Often appears as...

  • stratify sample
  • stratify data

Usage tips

Technical

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Natural Processes

Stratify often involves gradual, natural processes especially in scientific contexts.

Illustration for Natural Processes
Leaves decompose and stratify in forest soil over the years.
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Not Instant

The action 'stratify' takes time, it doesn’t happen immediately.

Illustration for Not Instant
Snow layers stratify to form an ice cap.
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Natural Processes

Stratify often involves gradual, natural processes especially in scientific contexts.

Illustration for Natural Processes
Leaves decompose and stratify in forest soil over the years.
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Not Instant

The action 'stratify' takes time, it doesn’t happen immediately.

Illustration for Not Instant
Snow layers stratify to form an ice cap.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Natural Processes

Stratify often involves gradual, natural processes especially in scientific contexts.

Illustration for Natural Processes
Leaves decompose and stratify in forest soil over the years.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Instant

The action 'stratify' takes time, it doesn’t happen immediately.

Illustration for Not Instant
Snow layers stratify to form an ice cap.
Visual representation of the word "Stratify"

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