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- Dictionaryechelon/ˈɛʃəlɒn/
noun
- 1. a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society: "the upper echelons of the business world"
- 2. a formation of troops, ships, aircraft, or vehicles in parallel rows with the end of each row projecting further than the one in front: "the regiment lined up shoulder to shoulder in three tight echelons"
verb
- 1. arrange in an echelon formation: "the Task Force would take the left, echeloned to be able to sweep in from the west"
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Echelon means a particular level or group of people within an organization, such as an army or company. It can also mean a special arrangement of soldiers, aircraft, or ships. See more meanings, synonyms, and examples of echelon in different contexts.
Echelon is a noun that means a formation of units or individuals resembling a series of steps, or a level or category within an organization or group. It can also be a verb meaning to form or arrange in an echelon.
Echelon is a noun that means a level of command, authority, or rank, or a formation of troops, ships, airplanes, etc., in which groups are arranged in parallel lines. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, and example sentences of echelon.
Echelon is a noun that means a level or rank in an organization or society, or a military formation with units spaced out sideways. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.
Echelon is a French word meaning a rung of a ladder or a step of a staircase. It can refer to a formation of troops, ships, or planes in which units are offset to the side, or a level of command, authority, or rank in a hierarchy.
Echelon is a noun that means a level, rank, or tier in a hierarchical or organizational structure. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of this term, as well as related words and quiz questions.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word echelon, a level or rank in an organization or society. Find out how to pronounce it, what synonyms and collocations it has, and see examples and translations.
