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official hierarchy

[əˈfɪʃəl haɪˈrɑːrki]
nounpl: official hierarchies
hierarquia oficial
1. The formal structure of authority and rank within an organization, institution, or government, following established rules and protocols
The official hierarchy in the military determines who reports to whom.
A hierarquia oficial no exército determina quem se reporta a quem.
2. A system of ranks and positions arranged in order of importance or authority
According to the official hierarchy, the CEO is at the top of the company structure.
De acordo com a hierarquia oficial, o CEO está no topo da estrutura da empresa.
Synonyms
chain of commandorganizational structurepecking orderformal structure
Antonyms
informal structureegalitarian systemflat organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hierarquia oficial
Standard term used in business and governmental contexts
São Paulo
hierarquia oficial
Common in corporate and administrative settings
Portugal
hierarquia oficial
Formal term used in public administration and institutions

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the official hierarchy
respect the official hierarchy
work within the official hierarchy
bypass the official hierarchy
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