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Uncommontier
The correct spelling is tier.
How to pronounce tier
/ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Tee-r
The correct spelling is tier. One who ties (knots, etc).
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Meanings
noun
- 1.One who ties (knots, etc).
- 2.Something that ties.
- 3.A child's apron.
- 4.A layer or rank, especially of seats or a wedding cake.
verb
- 1.To arrange in layers.
- 2.To cascade in an overlapping sequence.
- 3.To move (data) from one storage medium to another as an optimization, based on how frequently it is accessed.
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