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
- level
- place
- position
- rank
- ranking
Meanings of echelon
- noun
- A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
- A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.
- A formation of troops, ships, etc., in diagonal parallel rows.
- verb
- To form troops into an echelon.
- adjective
- 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.
Example Sentences
- 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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