stratify
To arrange or divide into layers or distinct groups
Examples
In a meeting
“We need to stratify our customer base by revenue size to create targeted messaging.”
Over coffee
“The coach stratified players into skill levels for more effective practice sessions.”
Why this word
layer
Stratify implies systematic organization into distinct levels or classes, while layer is more general and doesn't imply hierarchical structure
separate
Stratify specifically means dividing into ranked strata or levels, while separate just means setting apart without hierarchical implication
classify
Stratify emphasizes hierarchical arrangement in layers or grades, while classify is broader categorization without necessarily vertical ordering
Usage tip
Use when organizing into hierarchical levels or distinct categories. Common in analysis, segmentation, and organizational design.
Etymology
Latin: stratum (layer, covering) from sternere (to spread, lay down) + -fy (to make)
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Related words
aggregate
To collect or combine separate items into a single total or group.
delineate
To describe or outline something precisely and clearly.
categorize
Place things into groups based on shared characteristics
compartmentalize
Separate things into distinct sections or categories
unify
To bring together into a single whole or system
partition
To divide into separate sections or parts