multi-tier meaning

Noun: tier    teer [N. Amer], teeu [Brit] A relative position or degree of value in a graded group - grade , level   Any one of two or more competitors who tie one...

prefix many; several: multimedia • a multibillion dollar deal

Combining form: multi- Many, multiple - poly- Encyclopedia: Multi- ; [Business] combining form (used in nouns and adjectives) more than one; many: a multimillionair...

[Finance] Descriptions of the capital adequacy of banks. Tier 1 refers to core capital while Tier 2 refers to items such as undisclosed resources.

[Computer] < architecture > A client-server architecture in which the user interface , functional process logic ("business rules") and data storage and access are developed and ...

[Business] noun [C] the first level of sth or the top level of sth: the first tier of local government first-tier companies/stock (= the biggest, most important companies)

[Architecture] The tier immediately above the parterre in an opera house, theater, etc.

[Computer] < architecture > A client-server architecture in which the user interface , functional process logic ("business rules") and data storage and access are developed and ...

[Architecture] One of several levels or stories devoted to the temporary storage of motor vehicles.

[Business] noun [C] the second level of sth or a less important level than the first level: He was promoted from the second tier of management to a top job. second-tier compan...