# tiering

Pronunciation: say "TEER-ing" US /ˈtɪɹɪŋ/, UK /ˈtɪəɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of tier. — present participle and gerund of tier
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of tier. It means putting things in layers or levels.
   - _The storage system saves money by automatically tiering old files to cheaper disks._
   - _Tiering the seats steeply gives everyone in the theater a clear view of the stage._

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