1. An organizational system where elements are ranked in levels of importance or authority, with clear reporting lines from lower to higher levels
The company implemented a hierarchical structure with a CEO at the top and departments beneath.
A empresa implementou uma estrutura hierárquica com um CEO no topo e departamentos abaixo.
2. A system of organization in which items are arranged in order of rank or authority
The hierarchical structure of the military ensures clear command chains.
A estrutura hierárquica do exército garante cadeias de comando claras.