echelon

Meanings

• noun

  A linear arrangement of people or things in a series of ranks or tiers.

  - "The soldiers were arranged in echelon formation before the attack."
  - "The echelon of executives in the company made important decisions."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with echelon
helion , deion , melon

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Variants

List of all variants of echelon that leads to same result
echelon , echelons , echeloned , echeloning , rear echelon , rear echelons

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Etymology

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From the French word 'échelon' meaning 'rung, step, or level'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'echelon' is also used in astronomy to describe a line of stars or planets.

2. In ancient Greece, the term 'echelon' was used to describe a type of chariot race where competitors raced in rows.

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Related Concepts

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1. military formation: A tactical arrangement of troops, ships, or aircraft.

2. hierarchy: A system of ranks or levels in an organization or society.

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Culture

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In military strategy, echelon formation is used to provide overlapping fields of fire and protection for troops. In literature, the term 'echelon' has been used metaphorically to describe hierarchical structures or layers in society.

How to Memorize "echelon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a series of steps or tiers, like a ladder or staircase, to remember the meaning of 'echelon'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'echelon' with the image of a military formation or a hierarchical organization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Elephants Can Hear On Many Levels' to remember the definition of 'echelon'.

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