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stratification

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strat⋅i⋅fi⋅ca⋅tion

  [strat-uh-fi-key-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act or an instance of stratifying.
2. a stratified state or appearance: the stratification of ancient ruins from eight different periods.
3. Sociology. the hierarchical or vertical division of society according to rank, caste, or class: stratification of feudal society.
4. Geology.
a. formation of strata; deposition or occurrence in strata.
b. a stratum.
Origin:
1610–20; < ML strātificātiōn- (s. of strātificātiō). See strati-, -fication
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strat·i·fi·ca·tion   (strāt'ə-fĭ-kā'shən)   
n.  

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

    2. The condition of being stratified.

  2. A layered configuration.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: strat·i·fi·ca·tion
Pronunciation: "strat-&-f&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
: arrangement or formation inlayers or strata <stratification of epithelial cells>
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stratification strat·i·fi·ca·tion (strāt'ə-fĭ-kā'shən)
n.
An arrangement in layers or strata.

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stratification   (strāt'ə-fĭ-kā'shən)  Pronunciation Key 
Formation or deposition of layers, as of rock, sediments, or atmospheric regions.
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