stratification

strat·i·fi·ca·tion  (strt-f-kshn)

n.

1.

a. Formation or deposition of layers, as of rock or sediments.

b. The condition of being stratified.

2. A layered configuration.

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stratification [ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]

n

1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the arrangement of sedimentary rocks in distinct layers (strata), each layer representing the sediment deposited over a specific period

2. the act of stratifying or state of being stratified

3. (Sociology) Sociol See social stratification

[C17 (in the obsolete sense: the act of depositing in layers) and C18 (in the current senses): from New Latin strātificātiōnem, from stratificāre to stratify]

stratificational  adj

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stratification  (strt-f-kshn)

Formation or deposition of layers, as of rock, sediments, or atmospheric regions.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	stratification - the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata classification, compartmentalisation, compartmentalization, assortment, categorisation, categorization - the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
	2.	stratification - the condition of being arranged in social strata or classes within a group social stratification condition - a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition"
	3.	stratification - forming or depositing in layers foliation - (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock geologic process, geological process - (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
	4.	stratification - a layered configuration shape, configuration, conformation, contour, form - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"
	5.	stratification - the placing of seeds in damp sand or sawdust or peat moss in order to preserve them or promote germination locating, positioning, emplacement, location, placement, position - the act of putting something in a certain place

Translations

stratification [ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] N → estratificación f

stratification

n (lit, fig) → Schichtung f; (= stratifying also) → Schichtenbildung f; (Geol) → Stratifikation f

stratification [ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃ/ən] n → stratificazione f

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stratification [ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃ/ən] n → stratificazione f