PoliticsAugust 21, 2026

stratify

STRAT-uh-fy

Definition

To arrange or classify things into distinct levels, layers, or groups based on specific characteristics or criteria.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'stratum' (layer or bed) and 'facere' (to make), the word originally referred to geological layering and was later adapted in the 17th century to describe social or organizational hierarchies.

In the news

The article suggests that land management should stratify projects based on scale and impact rather than applying a rigid, one-size-fits-all policy, allowing for simpler procedures for small-scale household activities.

Amend the Land Law: Grant proper incentives to genuine cultural activities.

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