1. to arrange or form into layers or strata
2. to divide into social classes or groups based on status, income, or other factors
Usage: sociology

Examples

• Sedimentary rocks stratify over millions of years.
• The geologist explained how different minerals stratify in the earth's crust.
• Society tends to stratify based on wealth and education.
• The research team decided to stratify the participants by age group.
• Ocean waters stratify due to differences in temperature and salinity.
• The company's rigid hierarchy tends to stratify employees into distinct levels.