echelon

The word “echelon” has 3 syllables: ech-e-lon.

It's pronounced as /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɒn/.

What is synonym and antonym for echelon?

In the thesaurus, “echelon” has 5 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for echelon along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for echelon

noun
1. A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
2. A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.
3. A formation of troops, ships, etc., in diagonal parallel rows.
verb
1. To form troops into an echelon.
adjective
1. Of a matrix: having undergone Gaussian elimination with the result that the leading coefficient or pivot (that is, the first nonzero number from the left) of a nonzero row is to the right of the pivot of the row above it, giving rise to a stepped appearance in the matrix.

The upper echelon of the company's management is responsible for strategic decision-making.
She aspired to climb the corporate ladder and reach the highest echelon of her profession.
In military organizations, promotions often occur within each echelon of command.
The elite athletes belonged to the top echelon of their sport, showcasing unparalleled skill and dedication.
Political power tends to concentrate in the hands of the ruling echelon, shaping policies and governance.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to echelon, such as: level, place, position, rank, ranking.

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