Group
Group noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: you'll find both good and bad in every ethnic group
Tier
Tier noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: the bottom tier of entrants
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Synonyms for Tier
Nearby Words: tiered, tiering
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Tier 3 is the Conspiracy level, a national-to-global level death cult that's a strange mixture of religion, mystery cult, and political group.
Source: Ancient Conspiracy -
The same thing can happen if you are ambushed by a group of monsters that have a tier-2 or 3 elemental attack that hits everyone.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy I -
At the start of the Mario Party TV group's first Grand Canal playthrough, Steeler states that Toadette is top tier thanks to her Triple Shroom Orb.
Source: Bookends
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