stratification
noun
strat·i·fi·ca·tion
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Definition of stratification
1a
: the act or process of stratifying
b
: the state of being stratified
2
: a stratified formation
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Examples of stratification in a Sentence
the stratification of the Earth's crust
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But the stratification of the field is likely to shape upcoming events and the behavior of the candidates, most immediately in the third debate, which will take place in Houston on Thursday night. — Scott Clement, BostonGlobe.com, "Poll shows Biden maintaining lead in Democratic race," 8 Sep. 2019 This stratification exacerbates the wage gap between male and female full-time retail salespeople: Men in the role make nearly 50 percent more than women do ($38,000 versus $26,000 in median annual earnings). — Hilary George-parkin, Vox, "The workers bearing the brunt of retail’s struggles? Primarily women and people of color.," 26 July 2019 This stratification, or layering, prevents oxygen mixing between the freshwater and saltwater layers. — Jenny Howard, National Geographic, "Dead zones, explained," 31 July 2019 Slavery made colonial Virginia prosperous, creating a plantation society founded on tobacco production, social and economic stratification, and unfree labor. — Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, "Race, History, and Memories of a Virginia Girlhood," 18 July 2019 Although cognitive stratification and other causes of income inequality make America in some ways less egalitarian, do not ignore some hugely egalitarian aspects of modernity. — George Will, Twin Cities, "George Will: Is the individual obsolete?," 17 July 2019 Racial and ethnic prejudices affect the distribution of wealth, power, and opportunity, and create enduring social stratifications. — Erin Blakemore, National Geographic, "Race and ethnicity: How are they different?," 12 June 2019 In stratigraphy, archaeologists assume that sites undergo stratification over time, leaving older layers beneath newer ones. — Erin Blakemore, National Geographic, "How archaeologists determine the date of ancient sites and artifacts," 28 June 2019 Fewer seem to appreciate the nuanced racial stratification and operations Spaniards carried out. — Imani J. Jackson, Essence, "U.N. Recognizes Fort Mose, Free Black Town Established 127 Years Before Juneteenth," 19 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stratification.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for stratification
stratification
noun
English Language Learners Definition of stratification
: the state of being divided into social classes
technical
: the state of having many layers
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stratification
noun
strat·i·fi·ca·tion
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Medical Definition of stratification
: arrangement or formation in layers or strata
stratification of epithelial cells
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