Hierarchy and Network

Hierarchy

Hierarchy noun - A scheme of rank or order.

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Network and hierarchy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Network" instead a noun "Hierarchy".

Nearby Words: hierarchical, hierarchic

Network noun - A fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals.

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Hierarchy and network are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hierarchy" instead a noun "Network".

Nearby Words: networked, networking

old	old hierarchy	old network
full	full hierarchy	full network
elaborate	elaborate hierarchy	elaborate network
similar	similar hierarchy	similar network
Other adjectives: complex, regular, entire, large, social, criminal, new, military, local, soviet, corporate, worldwide.

The Hedge Witches in The Magicians use a system of 250 levels to create a hierarchy within their network of safehouses.

Source: Spell Levels
After being gifted it by a human company, the Nidu Fehen decrees that all Nidu technology be tied into the network, thus enforcing the strict hierarchy of the Nidu.

Source: Literature / The Androids Dream
The Man From Uncle is a classic example; the titular organization's acronym stood for United Network Command for Law and Enforcement, while their enemy organization THRUSH was the Technological Hierarchy for the Removal of Undesirables and the Subjugation of Humanity.

Source: Fun With Acronyms / Live-Action TV

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