second tier

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. The second-highest division or level within a competitive sports league system, situated directly below the top-tier championship.; Describing organizations, cities, or entities that possess a lower status, quality, or ranking compared to the primary or leading group.; A secondary stratum or class within any structured hierarchy, classification system, or organizational framework.

💬 Examples

  1. This decisive win marks the culmination of a relentless campaign, ending a seven-year exile from the second tier of English football.

  2. Many investors prefer first-tier banks over second-tier institutions due to perceived stability.

  3. The university offers courses across multiple departments, including several second-tier programs.